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Diamond Concerto (euphonium Concerto No3) Euphonium/piano Part
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Diamond Concerto (euphonium Concerto No3) Euphonium/piano Part by Philip Sparke Concert Band - Sheet Music

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Diamond Concerto (euphonium Concerto No3) Euphonium/piano Part Euphonium Concerto No. 3 by Philip Sparke Concert Band - Sheet Music

By Philip Sparke
Euphonium and Piano - very difficult

SKU: HL.44011230

Euphonium Concerto No. 3. Composed by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Concert Band. Book [Softcover]. Composed 2012. 48 pages. Hal Leonard #AMP374401. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.44011230).

ISBN 9789043136426. UPC: 884088876869. 9.0x12.0x0.146 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

Each of the three movements of this challenging concerto written by Philip Sparke for the euphonium virtuoso Steven Mead, is named after a famous diamond:

Earth Star is rather stern in mood, opening with a free fantasyfor the soloist over a static chord from the piano.

Ocean Dream uses a varied quote from the composer's Music for Battle Creek,including a melting slow melody that was originally written withSteven Mead in mind.

Blue Heart was written, at Steven Mead's suggestion, in bebop style and takes the form of a jazz waltz.



Diamond Concerto is geschreven in opdracht van de Duitse Musikverein Morschied - met dirigent Eric Grandjean - voor een speciaal concert met Steven Mead als gastsolist. De wereldpremiere vond plaats op 28 april 2012 in het Stadttheater van Idar-Oberstein.De opdracht vormt een hoogtepunt in de dertig jaar lange vriendschap van de componist en de solist - waarin ze aan vele gezamenlijke cd-projecten en concerten werkten. En nu is er dan dit concert. Sparke heeft het gecomponeerd met Steven Meads geheel eigen euphoniumklank in het achterhoofd. Hij paste daarbij de diverse stijlen toe die de wereldberoemde virtuoos zich heeft eigen gemaakt tijdens zijn succesvollesolocarriere.Het plaatsje Morschied ligt ten westen van Frankfurt am Main, in het gebied dat bekendstaat als de Deutsche Edelsteinstrasse. Het is beroemd vanwege zijn bloeiende edelstenenindustrie. Om het werk een lokaal tintje te geven is een toepasselijke titel gekozen: Diamond Concerto. Elk van de drie delen is genoemd naar een beroemde edelsteen:1 EARTH STARDit deel is tamelijk sober van sfeer. Het opent met een vrije fantasie van de solist over een statisch akkoord in het orkest. Dan volgt een allegro moderato in mineur, met kleine motieven die geleidelijk worden herhaald en uitgewerkt door zowel het orkest als de solist.2 OCEAN DREAMHierin wordt een citaat van Sparke's werk Music for Battle Creek naar voren gebracht, met een vloeiende, langzame melodie die van oorsprong werd geschreven met het spel van Steven Mead in gedachten.3 BLUE HEARTNaar een suggestie van Steven Mead zelf is dit deel geschreven in bebopstijl. Het neemt de vorm aan van een jazzwals. De quasi-improvisatorische centrale passage omvat een vraag-en-antwoordspel voor de solist en het hoge hout.Diamond Concertois eveneens verkrijgbaar voor euphonium en harmonieorkest: AMP 354-010

Geschrieben fur den Musikverein Morschied, westlich von Frankfurt am Main an der Deutschen Edelsteinstrasse gelegen, wurde jeder der drei Satze von DIAMOND CONCERTO nach einem beruhmten Diamanten benannt:

1 EARTH STAR ist eher stimmungstechnisch ein Stern. Der Satz beginnt mit einer freien Fantasie des Solisten uber einem statischen Akkord des Orchesters. Dieses fuhrt zu einem Allegro Moderato in Moll, in welchem kurze Motive von sowohl Orchester alsauch Solist nach und nach wiederholt und entwickelt werden.

2 OCEAN DREAM verwendet ein variiertes Zitat aus Music for Battle Creek von Philip Sparke, das ein schmelzende Melodie enthalt, die schon im Gedanken an Steven geschrieben worden war.

3 BLUE HEART wurde auf Steven Meads Anregung hin im Bebop-Stil komponiert und weist die Form eines Jazz Waltz auf. Der quasi-improvisatorische Mittelteil enthalt eine Passage im Call-and-Response-Muster, die sich zwischen Solist und den hohenHolzblasern abspielt.

Diamond Concerto ist ebenfalls fur Blasorchester und Euphonium erhaltlich: AMP 354-010



Diamond Concerto est une œuvre de commande de la formation allemande Musikverein Morschied, dirigee par le Dr Eric Grandjean, pour un concert avec un invite special, le soliste Steven Mead. Ensemble, ils ont cree cette œuvre le 28 avril 2012 au theatre de la ville d'Idar-Oberstein.Cette commande represente l'un des points culminants d'une amitie de trente annees entre le compositeur et le soliste, leur relation ayant donne naissance a de nombreux enregistrements et concerts et, maintenant, a un concerto. Pendant la composition de cette œuvre, Sparke avait sans cesse a l'esprit le son bien particulier de l'euphonium de Steven Mead, et il a employe librement lavariete de styles que ce virtuose mondialement connu a adoptes au cours de sa brillante carriere de soliste.Le village de Morschied se trouve a l'ouest de Francfort-sur-le-Main, dans la region surnommee Route allemande des pierres precieuses, celebre pour son industrie de la joaillerie. C'est pourquoi le compositeur a decide de saluer cette province en intitulant son œuvre Diamond Concerto. Les trois mouvements sont chacun nommes d'apres un diamant celebre :1 EARTH STARDe caractere plutot serieux, ce mouvement debute avec une fantaisie libre pour le soliste sur un accord statique de l'orchestre. Vient ensuite un Allegro Moderato en mode mineur ou de courts motifs sont progressivement repetes et developpes par l'orchestre et le soliste.2 OCEAN DREAML'on pourra entendre ici une variante d'un extrait de Music for Battle Creek, incluant une melodie lente et emouvante, que le compositeur ecrivit alors dans l'optique d'une future interpretation realisee par Steven Mead.3 BLUE HEARTSuivant l'idee de Steven Mead, ce mouvement est ecrit dans un style de be-bop et prend la forme d'une valse jazzy. La partie centrale, quasi-improvisee, comprend un passage d'appel et reponse entre le soliste et les bois.Diamond Concerto est egalement disponible pour orchestre d'harmonie et euphonium: AMP 354-010

Diamond Concerto was commissioned by Musikverein Morschied from Germany - Dr. Eric Grandjean, conductor - for a special concert featuring Steven Mead as guest soloist. Together they gave the world premiere on 28th April 2012 in the town theatre of Idar-Oberstein.The commission is a highlight in the 30-year friendship between composer and soloist, which has included many mutual CD projects and concerts and, now, a concerto. Sparke had Steven Mead's special euphonium sound in his head throughout the composition process and made free use of the variety of styles which the world-renowned virtuoso has made his own during his highly successful solo career.The village ofMorschied lies to the west of Frankfurt am Main in the area known as the German Road of Precious Stones, which is famous for its thriving gem industry. Because of this it was decided to give the commission a local connection by choosing the title, Diamond Concerto. Each of the three movements is named after a famous diamond:1 EARTH STARis rather stern in mood, opening with a free fantasy for the soloist over a static chord from the band. This leads to an Allegro Moderato in minor mode where small motives are gradually repeated and developed by both band and soloist.2 OCEAN DREAMuses a varied quote from the composer's Music for Battle Creek, including a melting slow melody that was originally written with Steven Mead in mind.3 BLUE HEARTwas written, at Steven Mead's suggestion, in bebop style and takes the form of a jazz waltz. The quasi-improvisatory central section features a call-and-response passage for the soloist and upper woodwinds.Diamond Concerto is also available for concert band and euphonium: AMP 354-010.

Ratings + Reviews

Based on 3 Reviews
Olivia R.
December 16, 2025
Superb Accompaniment for a Virtuosic Euphonium
This "Diamond Concerto" offers a rich and varied accompaniment, expertly crafted to support a virtuosic euphonium soloist. The piano texture adeptly shifts from static harmonic support in "Earth Star" to a flowing lyrical melody in "Ocean Dream," culminating in a vibrant bebop jazz waltz in "Blue Heart." The piano part, while "very difficult," provides thoughtful harmonic and rhythmic interplay, enhancing the soloist's performance beautifully.
Marcus J.
December 16, 2025
Ambitious but Rewarding Euphonium Challenge
As an adult learner, I'm always looking for engaging pieces, and Sparke's "Diamond Concerto" is a real find. While definitely "advanced" and "very difficult," it’s incredibly satisfying to tackle movements that range from stern to a lively jazz waltz. It's a fantastic challenge if you want to push your skills and aspire to sound like a virtuoso; a rewarding long-term project for a dedicated weekend player.
David K.
December 16, 2025
A Substantial Work for the Serious Accompanist
Philip Sparke's "Diamond Concerto" is a high-level piece demanding significant preparation. The "very difficult" piano accompaniment is well-written, covering distinct styles from stern to a bebop jazz waltz. This is a full classical concerto, so there are no chord symbols for quick improvisation. Essential for professional euphonium accompanists preparing for serious concert performances, but not a lead sheet for casual gigs.

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