Located in the UK
Located in the USA
Located in Europe
- Edward Gregson
Tuba Concerto (orchestral version) (1978)
- Novello & Co Ltd (World)
Arrangement for orchestra, written for John Fletcher
- 2222/4.2.2+btbn.0/timp.2perc/str
- tuba
- 18 min
Programme Note
The concerto is in three movements, following the usual quick-slow-quick pattern: Allegro deciso, Lento e mesto, Allegro giocoso. The first is in a sonata form shell with two contrasting themes, the first rhythmic in character, the second lyrical. There is a reference made in the development section to the opening theme of Vaughan Williams's Tuba Concerto, but only in passing. The second movement unfolds a long cantabile melody for the soloist, which contrasts to a ritornello idea announced three times by the band/orchestra. The last movement is in rondo form, alternating the main theme with two episodes. The first of these is a broad sweeping tune, the second jazz-like in style. After a short cadenza, reference is made to the opening of the concerto, and the work ends with a triumphal flourish.
