Williams, Ralph Vaughan
Concerto for Tenor Tuba and Orchestra
- ISBN 13:
- 9780193561137
- author:
- Williams, Ralph Vaughan
- format:
- Sheet music
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 40
- Dimensions:
- 32 x 23.7 x 0.9 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Music, Songbooks, Music,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Ralph Vaughan Williams's Concerto for Tenor Tuba and Orchestra is a significant work in the instrument's repertoire. Composed between 1953 and 1954, it was initially written for bass tuba and premiered by Philip Catelinet, the orchestra's principal tuba player. The concerto has now been transcribed for tenor tuba, allowing its unique character to be performed by a wider range of players. The original plan to transpose the work during Vaughan Williams's lifetime was not realised, but this edition, featuring the composer's orchestration deftly rearranged by Rodney Newton, makes it possible. The result is a valuable addition to the repertoire of tenor tuba players and music enthusiasts alike. This sheet music edition provides an opportunity for musicians to perform one of the most important works in the tuba repertoire.
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