Programme Notes

 

"Under the Sunset" was composed to celebrate the 60“ birthday of Euphonium player Mick Cartlidge. It has been composed as a duet for Euphonium and E-flat Bass which are the instruments played by both Mick and his wife Ruth who commissioned the piece. The piece is a lovely slow melody that features our two main instruments. It begins with both soloists taking turns in playing the opening main theme. As the piece develops the music transposes in key and the two soloists play a combination of the main theme, harmony and counter melody. This duet is a lovely tranquil piece that allows the soloists to enjoy their lyrical playing to the full.

 

Paul Lovatt-Cooper April 2018