Philip Wilby
Concerto for Euphonium
A tour de force of the modern repertoire, structurally inventive and technically formidable.
| Composer | Philip Wilby |
|---|---|
| Composed | 1996 |
| Era | 20th century |
| Type | Original |
| Difficulty | virtuoso |
| Available scorings | Piano, Brass Band |
| Duration | ~22 minutes |
| Clef | bass, treble |
| Originally for | Euphonium |
| Piano part | Difficult |
| Technical demands | extreme range, multiple tonguing, endurance, structural pacing |
| Good for | competition, graduate recital |
| Publisher | Winwood Music (1996) |
Philip Wilby’s concerto is one of the most demanding and rewarding works written for the instrument, weaving virtuoso display into a serious musical architecture. It calls for command across the entire range, fearless technique, and interpretive maturity, and has become a signature vehicle for the leading soloists of the current generation.
Recordings
- David Childs ; BBC National Orchestra of Wales; Bramwell Tovey — The Symphonic Euphonium
Sources
- Lloyd Bone & Eric Paull, Guide to the Euphonium Repertoire (2007)
- Chandos — The Symphonic Euphonium