Spinning Gears - Brass Band & Euphonium

Spinning Gears is a solo work for euphonium and brass band. The work describes a lone cyclist emerging from the fog and surrendering to a steep ascent. The cyclist's battle with himself begins and eventually leads to one last powerful burst to make it to the top. Once at the top, he is lost in thought and remembers the past looking out over a wide view. The journey continues with the descent leading to high speeds and acrobat actions. A final sprint to the imaginary finish brings the cyclist victory: victory over himself.

Spinning Gears was recorded by Robbert Vos on his album VOX .

Grade: 5/6
Duration: 8:30

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