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Christopher Fox, Hidden Consequences for Microtonal Horn, Trombone and Microtonal Tuba (2009–10) Henryk Górecki, Aria, Op. 59 for Tuba, Piano, Tam-tam and Bass Drum (1987) Morton Gould, Tuba Suite for Solo Tuba and 3 Horns (1971) Meyer Kupferman, Sound Objects 1-3 (1978), for tuba, trumpet and piano (1978) [4]
List of tuba players Image Name Lifetime Nationality Genre Notes Walter English: 1867–1916 American Circus: Played in various bands [2] William Bell: 1902–1971 American Classical The leading player and teacher of the early 20th century. Played in the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, the Sousa Band, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, NBC ...
The Concerto in F Minor for Bass Tuba and Orchestra by British composer Ralph Vaughan Williams was written in 1954 for Philip Catelinet, principal tubist of the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), who together gave the premiere on 13 June 1954 with Sir John Barbirolli conducting. [1] The same musicians made the work’s first recording that same ...
Song Books (Solos for Voice 3–92) is a collection of short works by John Cage, composed and compiled by the composer in 1970.It contains pieces of four kinds: songs, songs with electronics, directions for a theatrical performance, and directions for a theatrical performance with electronics.
Roger Bobo (June 8, 1938 – February 12, 2023) was an American tuba virtuoso and brass pedagogue. He retired from active tuba performance in 2001 in order to devote his time to conducting and teaching. He gave what is reputed to be the first solo tuba recital in the history of Carnegie Recital Hall. [1] His solo and ensemble discography is ...
The Tuba Concerto is a composition for solo tuba and orchestra by the American composer Jennifer Higdon. The work was commissioned by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for their principal tubist Craig Knox. It was first performed by Knox and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra under the conductor Robert Spano on March 16, 2018. [1] [2] [3]
Known to his friends as "Fletch", he was highly regarded as a tuba player and teacher. He taught many UK professional tubists, including Patrick Harrild, who succeeded Fletcher as the LSO's principal tuba. Fletcher also regularly tutored members of the National Youth Orchestra. Fletcher's recordings included the Vaughan Williams Tuba Concerto. [3]
Bell with his tuba. William John Bell (born December 25, 1902, Creston, Iowa, died August 7, 1971, Perry, Iowa) [1] was the premier player and teacher of the tuba in America during the first half of the 20th century. In 1921, he joined the band of John Philip Sousa, and from 1924 to 1937 he served as Principal Tuba with the Cincinnati Symphony ...