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Title	Euphoniada
Category	Educational and/or solo works
Subcategory	Tenor horn, baritone, euphonium
Instrumentation/info	Euph (euphonium); Pno (piano)
Publisher's article no.	KL 1578a
Price	25.00 EUR (incl. 10 % Austrian VAT)
Composer	Hidas, Frigyes
Additional info/contents	*Euphoniada* by Frigyes Hidas is a challenging solo work for euphonium, lasting approximately 9 minutes and 45 seconds, featuring virtuosic runs and lyrical passages. The score is dedicated to Dr. Richard L. Johnson, though no further biographical details are provided. In addition to this edition for euphonium and piano, there is also a version for euphonium and wind orchestra. (© musicainfo.net)
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Programme notes: #boldin#Euphoniada by Frigyes Hidas – Solo work for euphonium and piano#boldout# Frigyes Hidas’s *Euphoniada* is a demanding solo work for euphonium. According to available information, the performance duration is approximately 9 minutes and 45 seconds. Dedicated to Dr. Richard L. Johnson, the piece combines virtuosic passages with lyrical sections, thereby placing high demands on both technique and musical interpretation. The solo part reveals a shifting array of musical characters. One section is marked "Allegretto" (quarter note = 108), while another is marked "Moderato" (quarter note = 100). Rapid note sequences, frequent triplets, and chromatic turns characterize the more animated passages, contrasting with long slurs and dynamic swells. In the more moderate section, the marking "cantabile" calls for a singing, expressive style. This presents several challenges for the performer. Rapid runs require secure articulation and even finger technique. Leaps and chromatic figures demand precise intonation and stable breath control. The lyrical sections rely on a resonant tone, controlled phrasing, and balanced sound production. Furthermore, the alternation between virtuosic agility and *cantabile* playing requires a clear shaping of musical contrasts. Hidas’s compositions for wind instruments are part of a repertoire that offers the euphonium challenging soloistic opportunities. *Euphoniada* combines technical demands with a prominent melodic role for the instrument. The work is therefore particularly well-suited for experienced euphonium players capable of demonstrating both technical virtuosity and nuanced musical expression. The dedication to Dr. Richard L. Johnson is explicitly noted on the score. However, no further details regarding the person in question or the origin of the dedication can be inferred from this. A specific historical context should therefore only be described with the aid of additional biographical or archival sources. Text: © musicainfonet (KI)

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