Piano reduction in E major and E flat major with parts in E/E flat C and B flatHummel's Trumpet Concerto is still one of the most popular concertos for this instrument. He composed it in 1803 for the Viennese courttrumpeter Anton Waidinger whose newly developed key-trumpet enabled him to play in a much more virtuoso manner than on the traditional natural trumpet. Henle's Urtext edition reproduces the work in the original key of E majorwith solo parts in E and for the more common trumpet in C. Due to the fact that the concerto is nowadays often performed in E flat major this edition also contains a piano reduction in E flat major for trumpets in E flat and Bflat. The different transpositions are now available in one single edition for the first time.

After hearing Castérède's Sonatina for Trumpet and Piano the realisation that his music remains in the shadows of his French contemporaries is one that is hard to fathom. Should you be a fan of Messiaen then Castérède's Sonatina is one for you. Having won prizes in Piano chamber music harmony composition analysis and aesthetics in music whilst studying at Paris Conservatoire it is not surprising that the composer's Sonatina for B flat or C Trumpet and Piano is full of musically appealing features. Elements include exquisite use of ornamentation exploiting Trumpettechnique to its full potential and clever uses of shared melody between the Trumpet and Piano. From the lively harmonically rich first movement to the luscious melodies of the second this Sonatina provides an enjoyable listen and fun piece to learn for all trumpeters.