{"product_id":"linkola-jukka-concerto","title":"Linkola, Jukka - Concerto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty:  V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:  27:00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis work represents one of the most difficult works currently written for the euphonium.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOriginally conceived for this medium, the colors and textures in the accompaniment make it one of the most superior works in this performance medium.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHowever its length will make it a challenge to program.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe variety of character and styles makes it an enjoyable work to practice.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eYet, the extended range of this work and the endurance required to perform it will keep many people away from it.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe opening movement contains great driving rhythms with the euphonium’s lines mainly traversing wide ranges with various arpeggiated and scalar patterns.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe melodic and harmonic language are defiantly contemporary, but very listenable with a hint of jazz influence.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe first movement also goes through various moods:\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003esometimes confident (loud syncopated sections), sometimes dark (very low pedal register themes), and\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003esometimes searching (in the extended cadenza that concludes with f”).\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe ending of the movement leaves the listener wanting more and the \u003cem\u003eQuasi nocturne \u003c\/em\u003ebrings to light a contemplative melody that is quite lovely.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHowever, be warned that much of the theme lies above b! and has ascending parts and leaps to e” and f”.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eA huge buildup with triple tonguing on repeated f serves as the climax before the plaintive recapitulation.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe final movement boasts the most energy and technical demands.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eExuberant runs and VERY angular melodies (d”, c”, d’, b”, b, g’), and some complex rhythms represent the major hurdles.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIn addition there are a number of parts that have an e”.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAn extended cadenza that features a lot of technique and range also incorporates the use of an open piano with pedal depressed to create some sympathetic vibrations.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eA restatement of the opening and powerful cadenza following be a tremendous downward glissando by the orchestra brings the work to conclusion on a EE-flat.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis work represents a major challenge for the euphonium soloist and a work that will be enjoyable to perform if its difficulties can be mastered.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHighly recommended for those capable players.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParts:\u003c\/strong\u003e  TC Only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hal Leonard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51509056372905,"sku":"L108","price":76.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/0947\/9849\/files\/Linkola_Cover.jpg?v=1793916206","url":"https:\/\/maxoutlet.shop\/products\/linkola-jukka-concerto","provider":"Sterling Grove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}