sonata nr 1 by domenico gabrielli euphonium & piano (PDF) The music sets out to

The music sets out to explore some of the characteristics which define us as human beings

Through a series of contrasting variations

This piece works just beautifully on the euphonium and audiences really appreciate hearing this special Italian belcanto song

The phrase L'heure exquise (the exquisite hour) evokes a moment of pure beauty and serenity

stems from my own imagination

sonata nr 1 by domenico gabrielli euphonium & piano (PDF) The music sets out toThis extraordinary four movement work lends itself beautifully for the study of Italian Baroque music. Gabrielli was one of the first composers to write substantial music for solo cello. This work is from around 1680 and follows the typical slow fast slow fast structure. Gabrielli's music is full of contrast; lyrical expressiveness changes with exciting question and answer motifs. Also available as PDF download