Haydn & Hummel: Trumpet Concertos

Haydn, Joseph, Hummel, Johann Nepomuk

Li, Marianne, Orchestra da Camera Domenico Mazzocchi del Civita Festival

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The trumpet concertos by Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) and Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) are two of the most celebrated works in the trumpet repertoire, showcasing the instrument’s evolving capabilities in the Classical period.

Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto in E-flat Major was composed in 1796 for Anton Weidinger, a Viennese trumpeter who developed a keyed trumpet capable of playing chromatic notes. This innovation allowed Haydn to explore a wider range of expressive possibilities, incorporating lyrical melodies and rapid passages previously unattainable on the natural trumpet.

Similarly, Hummel’s Trumpet Concerto in E-flat Major, composed in 1803, was also written for Weidinger and the keyed trumpet. Hummel, a prominent composer and pianist of the time, crafted a work that emphasizes virtuoso technique and lyrical expression. The concerto opens with a grand, dramatic Allegro, followed by a lyrical Andante, and concludes with a lively Rondo, which tests the soloist’s agility and technical prowess. Hummel’s concerto reflects the transition from the Classical style of Haydn to the more elaborate, early Romantic idiom.

Played by the young, gifted Italian trumpet player Marianne Li Gregni, accompanied by the Orchestra da camera Domenico Mazzocchi del Civita Festival, conducted by Martin Sieghart.

Works:

•Joseph Haydn: Trumpet Concerto in E-Flat Major, Hob. VIIe
•Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Trumpet Concerto in E-Flat Major, WoO1 S.49

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2025-03-04

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