Questions on some obscure solos.

tubafatness · Post by **tubafatness** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 1:41 pm

Has anyone here ever worked with the tuba parts for both "Concert for Piano and Orchestra" and "Atlas Eclipticalis" by John Cage? I know that both pieces are meant to be played in any configuration possible, whether it be full orchestra or as a solo. Unless I'm mistaken, Atlas Eclipticalis has three tuba parts, all of which are possible solos. Any feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Aaron Hynds

tubafatness · Post by **tubafatness** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 10:26 pm

I'd also like to add for consideration the piece "In Freundschaft" by Karlheinz Stockhausen. I know it was written for unspecified melody instrument, and I like to think that the tuba qualifies as a melody instrument. I can't figure out if the piece is written in one format for every instrument to use, or if it is written for every instrument in separate versions. Again, any help would be appreciated.
aaron hynds

KiwiTuba · Post by **KiwiTuba** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 4:47 am

In Friendship does exist in a version for tuba. You can probably find a link to buy the music online from the same publisher as the other versions.

LoyalTubist · Post by **LoyalTubist** » Sun May 20, 2007 1:05 am

Consider your audience and, if it's an academic recital, your faculty jury. If they want to hear this kind of music, go for it. If not, play something a little more traditional.

tubafatness · Post by **tubafatness** » Sun May 20, 2007 11:46 am

LoyalTubist wrote:Consider your audience and, if it's an academic recital, your faculty jury. If they want to hear this kind of music, go for it. If not, play something a little more traditional.

The main reason I'm asking about these solos is just because I want to play them just to have played them, (does that make any sense?) I just like to play all kinds of solos, and these certainly intrigue me. Maybe I'll find a place to play them someday, but for now, I just want to play as wide a variety of solos as I can.
And, to griffith, thanks for the link. I found that site after a lot of hard searching, and I've already ordered some pieces. I didn't know about that Orchestra piece for tuba, so I'll check it out.