Release Date: 09 January 2014
Label: Chandos
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 095115183021
Genres: Classical
Composer/Series: The Symphonic Euphonium
Description
For many years since its invention in 1843 the euphonium was only to be heard in ensembles, but recent decades have seen a dramatic increase in the popularity of the euphonium as a solo instrument. Today David Childs leads the way as the world's foremost euphonium soloist, making the case for this once neglected instrument to growing audiences worldwide with his stunning virtuosity and extrovert musicality. Here he performs four important concertos by British composers with Bramwell Tovey and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Joseph Horovitz's Concerto for Euphonium, commissioned by the National Brass Band Festival in 1972, was among the first euphonium concertos ever written and set the benchmark for future generations of soloists and composers. Philip Wilby's Concerto was composed in 1995 and has remained immensely popular ever since, especially for its fast and furious second movement, entitled 'Zeibekiko' after the plate-smashing Greek dance. The other two works on the disc were commissioned by David Childs and represent a small part of his enormous contribution to the euphonium repertoire. Alun Hoddinott's 'The Sunne Rising - The King Will Rise' is full of the Welsh composer's characteristic orchestral colour, while the solo part is dazzling in its virtuosity. Perhaps the most popular of Childs's commissions has been Karl Jenkins's Euphonium Concerto from 2009. It encapsulates the essence of the euphonium in its four character movements.
Tracklisting
Jonathan Aasgaard; Sinfonia of London; John Wilson
Sara Dowling; Aquarelle Guitar Quartet
Dame Sarah Connolly; Joseph Middleton
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra; Halle Choir; John Storgards
Barry Douglas
Iceland Symphony Orchestra; Eva Ollikainen
Madeleine Dring; Julius Drake
Neave Trio
Mahler Academy Orchestra; Philipp von Steinaecker
Various Artists
Yulianna Avdeeva
Simon Trpceski; Royal Scottish National Orchestra; Thomas Sondergard
Plamena Nikitassova; Les Elemens
Patrick Him, Kirsten Docter, Shuai Want, John Diodati, Paul Vaillancourt, Catherine Ramirez, Jennet
Nicolas Altstaedt; Ian Bostridge; Olli Mustonen
Maurizio Croci
