David Childs - Virtuoso - Music for Euphonium & Brass Band - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Album Tracks 1. Andantino Mosso 2. Andantino Affettuoso 3. Con Passione - Moderato 4. Trascrizione in Forma Di Scherzo 5. Adagio 6. Pantomima 7. Finale 8. Preludio Allegro Ben Moderato 9. Scherzo Allegretto Comodo 10. Aria. Andante Quasi Adagio 11. Finale. Allegrissimo 12. Intro Misterioso Appassionato 13. Tempo Di Concerto Grosso 14. Premiertango 15. Amortango 16. Intermezzo Italiano 17. Tangonero - Maladie 18. Finaltango

This programme showcases the euphonium's warmth, emotive quality and astonishing agility with a vibrant tapestry of contemporary chamber music that amply demonstrates it's unique character. From the jazz-inflected grooves of Simon Parkin's Skunk to meditative reflections such as Einaudi's renowned evocation of sunsets in Due Tramonti, this collection brings together composers from diverse backgrounds whose works reimagine the sonic potential of this versatile instrument. Whether exploring nostalgia or joy, virtuoso fireworks or serene tranquillity, each piece contributes to a compelling narrative of the euphonium's modern journey. Album Tracks 1. Skunk 2. Due Tramonti 3. Still Glides the Stream - Sonata for Euphonium and Piano~I. With Passionate Energy 4. Still Glides the Stream - Sonata for Euphonium and Piano~II. Scherzo Brilliante 5. Still Glides the Stream - Sonata for Euphonium and Piano~III. Prelude, Disputation, and Cadenza 6. Still Glides the Stream - Sonata for Euphonium and Piano~IV. Still Glides the Stream, and shall forever glide ... 7. Hiraeth 8. Romp! 9. Sonatina for Euphonium and Piano~I. Pavane Moderato con moto 10. Sonatina for Euphonium and Piano~Il. Sarabande (In memoriam Morfydd Myfanwy Childs) Lento 11. Sonatina for Euphonium and Piano~III. Gigue Irlandaise Allegro spiritoso 12. Song of the Sea 13. Triptych, Op. 162 14. Peace on Earth

Renowned classical guitarist David Starobin pays homage to seven leading composer/guitarists of the past two centuries. Virtuosi presents eight previously unissued tracks, alongside remastered versions of five Starobin classics. The album opens with Starobin's torrid reading of Giuliani's popular Grand Overture, and follows with new recordings of works by the 19th century Czech composer/virtuoso, W.T. Matiegka. Included are remastered versions of Fernando Sor's masterpiece, the infectious 7th Fantaisie, and Coste's effervescent InchLa CachuchaInch. Starobin's recital concludes with a new recording of the rarely encountered Five Anecdotes, composed by 20th century guitar superstar, Andrés Segovia. Album Tracks 1. Grand Overture, Op. 61 2. Pièces progressives, Op. 20~#10 Menuetto (Presto) 3. Pièces progressives, Op. 20~#5 Sicillienne 4. Pièces progressives, Op. 20~#12 Rondo (Prestissimo) 5. Six Preludes, Op. 83~No 5 6. Caprice sur l'air 'La Cachucha', Op. 13 7. Ten Etudes for guitar~No. 5 in A major 8. Septième fantaisie et variations brillantes, Op. 30 9. Five Anecdotes~I. Allegretto 10. Five Anecdotes~II. Allegro moderato 11. Five Anecdotes~III. Lento malinconico 12. Five Anecdotes~IV. Molto tranquillo 13. Five Anecdotes~V. Allegretto vivo