Sir Eu - Thomas Doss (BB set) |
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Sir Eu was commissioned by the regional music authority of Upper Austria and the brass band SoundINNBrass. The composition was meant to be very virtuoso and was written for the euphonium player Steven Mead, who premièred it and has played it regularly worldwide. The title Sir Eu alludes to the master of the euphonium himself, and also to the concept of Europe. From jazz through romanticism to folkloristic elements – this work offers everything that the musical heart could wish for!
Very difficult work but one that will delight audiences everywhere, from the pen of Thomas Dos, one of Austria's finest living composers writing for bands. Listen to the first recording on the CD 'Mead in Brass' (Steven Mead and SoundINNBrass), available on this site