viva valesiae 1 euphonium & piano (print) and stylistic character of the

and stylistic character of the original work while adapting passages to the unique qualities and technical possibilities of the euphonium

The piece is carried by a solemn hymn

The famous «Andante Cantabile» originally forms the 2nd movement of Tchaikovsky’s «String Quartet Nr

«La gioia» (Joy)

and virtuosic possibilities of the solo instrument while maintaining a close and engaging partnership with the piano

viva valesiae 1 euphonium & piano (print) and stylistic character of theViva Valesiae! was composed for the 2019 Valais Cantonal Music Festival in Naters, Switzerland, to accompany the celebrations. The work can be seen as a musical tribute to the cultural diversity and, in particular, to the great musical creativity of the Canton of Valais. The piece is carried by a solemn hymn, which alternates with a folkloristic dance. The brilliant final fanfare is characterized by optimism and cheerfulness Viva Valesiae!