Edward Gregson Tuba Concerto 1. Allegro deciso 2. Lento e mesto 3. Allegro giocoso James Gourlay, Tuba Royal Ballet Sinfonia Gavin Sutherland, Conductor
Just to add to the story, the Concerto was written for a British style Eb Tuba for Tuba and Brass Band. The Tubas in brass bands are the same as the one pictured in Eb and and the lower Bb, all with 4 compensating piston valves. Back to the music, with great orchestratuon by Gregson,what a wonderful work and a great performance by the renowned Scot, James Gourlay.
As a tuba and euphonium player, I'm quite aware it's a tuba and not a French horn! I suppose I was just being idiomatic. In any case, Mr. Gourlay produces a big, round sound from what seems to me a relatively small and uncomplicated instrument--not fourth or fifth valves or new fangled gadgets.
Wow, just like most compensating euphoniums (with the fourth valve on the side). I learned tuba as a kid on BBflat and have played a CC since 1973, but have never seen an Eflat up close. The information is much appreciated. Mr. Gourlay has a fabulous sound.
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Just to add to the story, the Concerto was written for a British style Eb Tuba for Tuba and Brass Band. The Tubas in brass bands are the same as the one pictured in Eb and and the lower Bb, all with 4 compensating piston valves. Back to the music, with great orchestratuon by Gregson,what a wonderful work and a great performance by the renowned Scot, James Gourlay.
Ive heard the intro so many times before didn't know it was part of a tuba concerto
Big teacher James .
Bravo bravo bravo bravo bravo
Brilliant!!!!!!
This is a very good music, it is a valuable sound source. I will refer to you!
Mvt. 2 6:25
Mvt. 3 12:25
Thanks
Good!
Very impressive and especially so on what seems to be a three valve horn. It sounds much bigger than it is. What is it?
Maybe I don't understand you. It is not horn, but it is tuba.
As a tuba and euphonium player, I'm quite aware it's a tuba and not a French horn! I suppose I was just being idiomatic. In any case, Mr. Gourlay produces a big, round sound from what seems to me a relatively small and uncomplicated instrument--not fourth or fifth valves or new fangled gadgets.
Thank you very much for explanation. I wish you lovely day!
It's a 4-valve compensating tuba in Eb. You can't see the fourth valve well because it's on the side.
Wow, just like most compensating euphoniums (with the fourth valve on the side). I learned tuba as a kid on BBflat and have played a CC since 1973, but have never seen an Eflat up close. The information is much appreciated. Mr. Gourlay has a fabulous sound.