Maurice André, ’Hummel Trumpet Concerto in Eb’

The French Maurice André (1933-2012) was one of the greatest trumpeters of all time. He interprets Hummel ’Trumpet Concerto in Eb’. Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) was an Austrian composer and virtuoso pianist. He wrote his ’Concerto a Trombe Principale’ (Trumpet Concerto in E) for Viennese trumpet virtuoso and inventor of the keyed trumpet, Anton Weidinger (1766-1852), as had Joseph Haydn (1732-1809). It was written in December 1803 and performed on New Year’s Day 1804, to mark Hummel’s entrance into the court orchestra of Nikolaus II, Prince Esterházy as Haydn’s successor. Movements: I. Allegro con spirito Cadenza - 10:07 II. Andante - 12:20 III. Rondo - 17:48 Recorded live in Madrid, Spain, December 1st, 1986. Orquestra Nacional de España (Spanish National Orchestra). Miguel Martinez, conductor. Check Maurice André playing Hummel Trumpet Concerto in Eb, 2nd mov. (Andante):