Four Concertos - Joseph Horovitz |
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Repertoire
- Concerto for Clarinet and String Orchestra (1948 rev.1956)
Allegro
Largo
Allegro - Concerto for Euphonium and Chamber Orchestra (1972 rev.1976,1991)
Moderato
Lento
Con Moto - Concerto for Violin and String Orchestra (1949-50)
Allegro
Adagio
Allegretto - Jazz Concerto for Piano, Strings and Percussion (1965)
Allegro
Slow Blues
Vivace
Additional Info
Steve is featured in this first ever recording of the most famous euphonium concerto with a professional orchestra, conducted by the composer himself. As a celebration of the 80th birthday of this popular composer, EPOCH DUTTON recordings have released this fabulous new album featuring 4 concertos accompanied by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia, conducted by Joseph Horovitz.
As the only regularly contracted ballet orchestra in the UK, the Royal Ballet Sinfonia enjoys a full touring schedule, appearing with Birmingham Royal Ballet in its hometown, in London and around the UK and frequently with the Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera house, Covent Garden. The orchestra has appeared with many of the world's leading ballet companies including Paris Opera Ballet, New York City Ballet, Australian Ballet, The Kirov.
Regarded by many, including the composer, as the definitive recording of the Horovitz Concerto. This is a special recording and one that will prove to have great historical significance in the years to come. If you love the Horovitz Euphonium Concerto you will also be delighted to hear three other great concerti by this timeless master of composition.