Satoshi Yagisawa
Euphonium Concerto
A three-movement concerto with brilliant outer movements and an expressive center, written to display the euphonium's range of color.
| Composer | Satoshi Yagisawa |
|---|---|
| Era | 21st century |
| Type | Original |
| Difficulty | advanced |
| Available scorings | Piano, Wind Band |
| Duration | ~15 minutes |
| Clef | bass, treble |
| Originally for | Euphonium |
| Piano part | Medium |
| Technical demands | three-movement pacing, rapid articulation, lyrical projection, finale stamina |
| Good for | competition, concerto performance, undergraduate recital |
| Publisher | De Haske Publications |
The concerto follows a direct fast-slow-fast profile, but its success depends on more than contrast. The opening’s confidence, the central movement’s long breath, and the finale’s velocity should reveal one consistent sound concept.
Yagisawa keeps the piano part comparatively approachable, which makes the work useful for programs without access to a specialist collaborative pianist. The solo line is still a serious advanced undertaking, especially when performed complete.