A Musical Portrait: Bente Illevold, euphonium
Friday, February 13, 2026
Ware Family Recital Hall
Swope Music Building 7:30 PM
A Musical Portrait Bente Illevold, euphonium
In this recital program, the repertoire shows what the euphonium is, has been, and might become. The selection highlights a wide range of styles, techniques, sounds, and expressions.
The Nordic brass tradition has long served as an artistic ideal, drawing together qualities from both American and British traditions while maintaining a distinct tonal clarity and expressive depth. A significant part of the program is devoted to Norwegian repertoire written for the euphonium, much of it composed specifically for the performer. Together, these works form a musical journey through Nordic soundscapes, shaped by history, innovation, and personal artistic commitment.
PROGRAM
Notturno (Lockdown Lullaby) ..................................................................................................................................Marcus Paus (b. 1979)
Suite No. 1 in G Major for solo cello ...............................................................................................................................J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Prelude Courante
Menuet I & II
Svart Regn ................................................................................................................................................Torstein Aagaard -Nilsen (b. 1964)
Mazurka for Baritone.....................................................................................................................................Nicholas D. Falcone (1891-1981)
Fram!– For people who dig their own holes ....................................................................................................Bente Illevold (b. 1983)
Aura for solo euphonium ..............................................................................................................................................Terje Viken (b. 1968)
Fantasie in A minor ....................................................................................................................G.P. Telemann/arr. Alan Ralph (1681-1767)
Largo Vivace
Largo
Vivace
Allegro
From Dsdht for Euphonium and Prerecorded Material ...................................................Ludvig Elblaus & Rune Rebne (b. 1981) ( b. 1961)
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