Downie - Concerto For Euphonium/Piano
for Euphonium and Piano
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Euphonium, Piano

SKU: HU.RPMC0248P

For Euphonium and Piano. Composed by Kenneth Downie. Brass, Repertoire, Solos. Concerto For Euphonium. Softcover Book. Winwood Music #RPMC0248P. Published by Winwood Music (HU.RPMC0248P).

12 x 9 x 0.2 inches.

An accessible and enjoyable showpiece for soloists of all ages. The concerto's three movements are in a tuneful, melodic style and bravura passages are mixed with others designed to exploit the singing qualities of the instrument.

The first movement is a vigorous allegro in which the short, pithy motifs of the opening theme contrast with the broad sweep of the second subject. A short cadenza-like passage yields to a high-spirited episode before a reprise of the opening ends the movement quietly.

The second movement opens with a warm, romantic melody which is soon taken up by the soloist. A short animated section gives way to the earlier tutti theme, this time with passionate decoration from the soloist before the music gently unwinds in a tranquil coda.

The finale has a bouncy, festive feel. After the first subject runs its course there is a brief journey through a more contrapuntal style, before a spirited presto moves into a compound episode before returning to the opening idea. A jubilant coda brings the work to a conclusion.