Etienne Crausaz
Sonatina for Euphonium and Piano
A concise contemporary sonatina that gives euphonium and piano equal responsibility for momentum and color.
| Composer | Etienne Crausaz |
|---|---|
| Era | 21st century |
| Type | Original |
| Difficulty | advanced |
| Available scorings | Piano |
| Duration | ~11 minutes |
| Clef | bass, treble |
| Originally for | Euphonium |
| Piano part | Medium |
| Technical demands | ensemble with piano, articulation, lyrical control, multi-movement pacing |
| Good for | undergraduate recital, competition, chamber program |
| Publisher | Editions Bim |
Crausaz uses the smaller sonatina frame to keep ideas concentrated. The soloist must shift quickly between articulate motion and song while listening closely to a piano part that participates in the argument.
It is a strong recital choice for players ready to move beyond single-movement solos. The movements are manageable individually, but the complete work rewards a clear plan for contrast and continuity.