"The Swan" by Saint Saens

Rick F · Post by **Rick F** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 10:19 am

I assume you're talking about the one with piano accomp? I like the Howard Snell arrangement in concert Eb.

LoyalTubist · Post by **LoyalTubist** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 12:13 am

Camille St. Saens was embarassed by his Carnival of the Animals. It was never played during his lifetime publicly.

Kevin Miller · Post by **Kevin Miller** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 10:56 pm

Substitute the harp part with a banjo and it's SURE to be the talk of the recital. I'd pay good money to hear that!

Chuck(G) · Post by **Chuck(G)** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 1:01 am

Not to disparage anyone's euphonium-playing capabilities, but this is definitely one that sounds best on 'cello.

Brassworks 4 · Post by **Brassworks 4** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 10:55 am

bluemusic1 wrote:can you steer me in the direction of another slow but highly lyrical piece that i could work up before the end of april.

We offer a beautiful lyrical piece written for unaccompanied euphonium called "Mein lieber Freund" - if you are interested in viewing a score sample or listening to a recording of it, please visit:

http://brassworks4.com/euphonium_solos_e-p.html

The piece is listed alphabetically, you'll find it mid page.

djwesp · Post by **djwesp** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 12:00 am

bluemusic1 wrote:bloke, thats a wonderful idea! however due to time constraints (and also locating a harp player in indiana for next to nothing money) i would not be able to pull it off at this time. i am interested, however, in hearing how that sounds. this piece is a last minute change to my already long recital. if this piece, in your opinions, seems too bland or overdone, can you steer me in the direction of another slow but highly lyrical piece that i could work up before the end of april.

Sheridan's version of Danny Boy sits really well on euphonium and the Piano accomp is GORGEOUS.

iiipopes · Post by **iiipopes** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 8:52 am

The Swan, transcribed for just about every band instrument, is a staple of the Rubank series. You're right. It sounds much better on cello. I'd never perform it. But as an exercise in legato, precise intervals, dynamic and phrasing, it's a great exercise.

I must admit after crashing through it myself and hearing it in school turned every which way but up, it is a little difficult to listen to today, unless the cellist is absolutely top notch.