Composed between 1994 & 1995, this concerto was first performed by Steven Mead in November 1995 in Osaka, Japan with the Breeze Brass Band. It is in three continuous movements.
Click on MORE DETAILS to view the Solo Euphonium Part and listen to an audio extract. 1. mp3 example 1 - Moderato e energico has driving rhythms with a central cantabile tune. (5.04)
2. mp3 example 2 - Lento - based around a soulful melody and unusually for a concerto, includes the works two cadenzas. (9.09)
3. mp3 example 3 - Vivo e scherzando -is a sort of "caccia", with soloist chasing the his way to the florid finish. ( 4.12)
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