Doppelkonzert Für Trompete Oboe Und Orchester Es-Dur / Trompetenkonzert D-Dur / Trompetenkonzert E-Dur

This recording, released under the EMI Electrola label, serves as a significant compilation of 18th-century brass repertoire, showcasing works by Johann Wilhelm Hertel, Leopold Mozart, and Johann Nepomuk Hummel. Produced during a period when historically informed performance practices were beginning to influence mainstream classical recording, the album highlights the virtuosic capabilities of the natural and keyed trumpet. The selection brings together concerto works that define the evolution of the trumpet from an ensemble instrument to a prominent soloist voice within the orchestral tradition.

The performances feature the expertise of Edward H. Tarr, a pivotal figure in the revival of the baroque trumpet, alongside the Consortium Musicum led by Fritz Lehan. Tarr’s approach was deeply rooted in meticulous musicological research, aiming to restore the stylistic nuance intended by composers like Hummel and Hertel. The album was well-received by critics of the era for its technical precision and its role in reintroducing listeners to the specific tonal character of period-appropriate brass instruments, solidifying Tarr’s reputation as a leading authority on trumpet literature.