for Tuba/Euphonium Quartet
Instrumentation:
- Euphonium 1
- Euphonium 2
- Tuba 1
- Tuba 2
Program Notes:
Fusion is a piece that is perfectly described by its title. It is just that, a fusion of many different styles and ideas for a single medium, in a single piece, in a somewhat short amount of time. The piece starts with a stately fanfare, which then moves into a mixed meter dance. After that, a new avenue is taken and the music finds itself in a Basie style swing feel, which moves into a sort of exotic dance in an interesting harmonic mode, which then brings us to a very quaint folk-type ballad, and finally, the music finishes on a daunting and intimidating finale. It is a real charcuterie board of styles and showcases the wide range of these heavy instruments.
Score Video/Audio:
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