Euphonium Concerto - Yukka Linkola - Euphonium and Piano |
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This is certainly near the top of the list of super impressive euphonium concertos we have, and that this was composed just over 20 years ago by the Finnish composer Yukka Linkola, who is equally skilled in the jazz world as he is in the modern classical world.
This concerto came to prominence thanks to the performances and CD recording by the Finnish euphonium star Yukka Myllys.
It goes without saying that this work is not for the fainthearted. The high range peaks at high concert F and goes down as low as pedal Eb.
It is quite beautiful music, with a few gentle jazz elements heard. This is very clever writing indeed and this concerto has justifiably and its place in perhaps one of the top five euphonium concertos in existence.
Total duration, depending on tempi is 26-27 minutes, and the concerto is in three movements.
Duration: 26-27 mins
Difficulty Level : 6/6
Supplied with: piano part part and solo part in TC.
Steve's recording of this, with piano, is on the Audacious double album