Thomas Rüedi
In Modo Humano
An unaccompanied work that asks the euphonium to behave like a human voice—speaking, singing, hesitating, and intensifying.
| Composer | Thomas Rüedi |
|---|---|
| Era | 21st century |
| Type | Original |
| Difficulty | virtuoso |
| Available scorings | Unaccompanied |
| Duration | ~8 minutes |
| Clef | bass, treble |
| Originally for | Euphonium |
| Technical demands | speech-like phrasing, unaccompanied pacing, color contrast, rhythmic freedom |
| Good for | competition, unaccompanied program, contemporary recital |
| Publisher | Thomas Rüedi Music |
The title points toward a human mode of delivery. Phrases should have syntax and breath, gestures should feel motivated, and silence should register as thought rather than empty time.
Freedom comes from specificity. Establish the rhythmic proportions and dynamic distances first, then allow timing to flex where the imagined speaker changes direction or emotional state.