Florestan & Eusebius (flute and 2 tubas)
Chamber Music
2018, 2 movements, 10 mins.
Magnolia Music Press
The two movements of Florestan & Eusebius evoke the characteristics of Robert Schumann’s imaginary characters. Eusebius represented Schumann’s cerebral, introspective side, while Florestan represented his passionate, emotional side. The version for flute and one tuba (see above) is quite challenging for the flute and virtuosic for the tuba. This version of the piece (for flute and two tubas) provides an “assistant principal” tuba to aid in the extraordinary technical demands on the first tuba.
Buy sheet music of both versions (flute and 1 tuba, and flute and 2 tubas): $30 US
Buy PDF of both versions (flute and 1 tuba, and flute and 2 tubas): $22.50 US
No commercial recording available
Katherine Kemler, flute
Joseph Skillen, tuba I
Allen Carpenter, tuba II