Vladimir Cosma
Euphonium Concerto
A lyrical, film-scored sensibility applied to the euphonium concerto, by the celebrated French screen composer.
| Composer | Vladimir Cosma |
|---|---|
| Composed | 1998 |
| Era | 20th century |
| Type | Original |
| Difficulty | advanced |
| Available scorings | Piano, Orchestra |
| Duration | ~20 minutes |
| Clef | bass, treble |
| Originally for | Euphonium |
| Technical demands | sustained lyricism, high register, flexibility, stamina |
| Good for | advanced recital, concerto performance |
| Publisher | Éditions Robert Martin (1998) |
Vladimir Cosma, best known for his French film scores, brings a cinematic warmth and melodic directness to the euphonium concerto. The writing favours the instrument’s singing qualities and its capacity for long, shapely lines, wrapped in colourful orchestration. It has broadened the euphonium’s concert profile beyond the band world into the orchestral hall.
Recordings
Sources
- Lloyd Bone & Eric Paull, Guide to the Euphonium Repertoire (2007)
- https://www.euphoniumstore.net/cds/steven-mead-cds/product%3Dworld-of-the-euphonium-vol-4