The Artistry of Leonard Falcone

The Leonard Falcone International Euphonium and Tuba Festival is proud to announce that Dr. Leonard Falcone’s first three albums of solo works for euphonium are now available on digital music streaming services. This collection of recordings, now titled “The Artistry of Leonard Falcone,” can be heard on services such as Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Prime Music, and more.

Each of the 23 tracks has been digitally remastered and appears in the same order as the original recordings, which were released in 1959, 1965, and 1970. “We are excited to share Dr. Falcone’s mastery of the euphonium with a larger audience,” said Philip Sinder, Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at the Michigan State University College of Music and President of the Board of Directors overseeing the Leonard Falcone International Euphonium and Tuba Festival. “The Festival is grateful to the recordings’ exclusive licensee, Dr. Falcone’s daughter, Cecilia, for making these historic, virtuosic performances available.”

Born in Roseto-Valfortore, Italy, in 1899, Dr. Falcone was a professional musician (playing in the prestigious Roseto-Valfortore Town Band) before immigrating to America in 1915 at the age of 15. In 1927, he was appointed Director of Bands at Michigan State University, where he concurrently was Chairman of the Winds and Brass Department and Professor of Baritone Horn.

Dr. Falcone was truly a world-class brass player, and his reputation for excellence touched all aspects of his career. His solo performances, his bands, and his students were all characterized by his singular dedication to the highest standards.

To find these recordings, search for “The Artistry of Leonard Falcone” on your favorite streaming service, for example:

Learn more about Dr. Falcone here. 

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