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. 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 II. Andante - 12:20 III. Rondo - 17:48 Recorded live in Madrid, Spain, December 1st, 1986. Miguel Martinez, conductor.