Karl Jenkins' Euphonium Concerto is a major addition to the euphonium repertory commissioned by Euphonium Foundation UK for David Childs. Cast in four characterful movements it demands both expressive and technical prowess on the part of the soloist and its charm exhilaration and wit will delight audiences. ‘The Juggler’ effortlessly entertains ‘Romanza’ waxes lyrical and ‘It takes two ...’ an atmospheric tango-style episode reveals hidden depths. ‘A Troika? Tidy!’ is the thrilling finale and a showcase for the soloist’s mastery of rapid passage-work.Orchestra and concert band scorings available from Boosey & Hawkes.Brass band version available fromPrima Vista Musikk.Recorded on Doyen DOY CD262 by David Childs and Cory Band conducted by Robert Childs.

for Euphonium and Piano-Harlequin was commissioned by and is dedicated to euphonium virtuoso David Childs. The piece takes as its inspiration the happy and sad masks which symbolise the Commedia dell'Arte (which features Harlequin as one of its main characters) and comprises two movements a slow modal ballad followed by a frenetic faster movement. A fantastic showpiece for any euphonium player.