Category: SOLOS - E♭.Soprano Cornet Composer: Liz Jane
Programme notes
Slate, Sea and Skyfeatures a musical landscape and journey in three integrated and continuous sections, led by the cornet soloist alongside ensembles broadly representing the title's elements: ‘slate’ (flugelhorn, tenor horns and trombones); ‘sea’ (baritones, euphoniums and basses) and ‘sky’ (comets). These alternate throughout with the full band, travelling towards and through a storm, and emerging into bright skies at the end.
The title Slate, Sea and Sky is inspired by Norman Bissell's evocative poem of the same name, found in a book of poetry given to me by a close friend, to whom the work is dedicated.
Categories: NEW & RECENT Publications, SOLOS - Euphonium Composer: Liz Lane
Duration 5.0
Programme note
Robin, Robin was especially adapted for David Thornton (euphonium) from the song of the same name, originally recorded by Belinda Evans (soprano) with Stephen Marquiss (piano) to help raise funds for Yeovil Hospital's Flying Colours Appeal.
Words written by Jennifer Henderson trace a robin’s journey through the seasons Spring — ‘fearless and bold’, Summer — ‘a bird with attitude’ through to Autumn — ‘when other birds fly away, you’re loyal’. The robin’s song can be heard throughout in short interludes on the euphonium, finishing with Winter — ‘what do I care if the ground is hard? l’ll be tweeting my greeting from a Christmas card’.
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