The Sonata for Tuba and Piano begins calmly and lyrically, and this opening theme sets the mood for the entire piece. It is followed by a sprightly second theme, and a return to the opening theme brings the movement to a close.

Movement two is a playful Scherzo, and the use of a mute throughout this movement provides yet another color for the tuba. Towards the end of the movement a single line is passed back and forth between the tuba and piano.

A reflective quality permeates the third...