The euphonium played a key part in the brass band movement of the mid-19th century due to its playability, affordability and ease of mass production. The historical lack of original compositions for euphonium was made up for with a wide variety of transcriptions. Virtuoso embraces this heritage in a celebration of the instrument’s unique depth and versatility. The renowned virtuoso, David Childs, is united with the legendary Black Dyke Band in a collection of classical and contemporary repertoire that ranges from much-loved traditional songs to dazzling showpieces.
1. Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20 (Arr. for Wind Ensemble by Jonathan Bates & David Childs) (6:52)
2. Danny Boy (Arr. for Wind Ensemble by Karl Jenkins) (4:13)
3. Il barbiere di Siviglia: Largo al factotum (Arr. for Wind Ensemble by David Childs) (5:07)
4. Adagio in F Major, K. 580a (Arr. for Wind Ensemble by Philip Wilby) (4:51)
5. Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331 "Alla turca": III. Alla turca (Arr. for Wind Ensemble by Robert Childs) (2:05)
6. A Little Prayer (Arr. for Wind Ensemble by Robert Childs) (3:20)
7. Fantaisie et variations sur "Le carnaval de Venise" (Arr. for Wind Ensemble by Alan Catherall) (5:11)
8. Hamabe no uta (Arr. for Wind Ensemble by Alan Catherall) (3:49)
9. Facilita (Arr. for Wind Ensemble by Peter Graham) (7:04)
10. Elfriede (Arr. for Wind Ensemble by Alan Catherall) (3:27)
11. Variations on "Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms" (Arr. for Wind Ensemble by David Childs) (6:33)
12. Macushla (Arr. for Wind Ensemble by Dan Price) (3:05)
13. Home on the Range (6:09)
14. Brillante (5:21)
15. The Tale of Tsar Saltan: Flight of the Bumblebee (Arr. for Wind Ensemble by David Childs) (1:12)