"Adagio molto - Allegro con brio" from Concerto in C by Ludwig van Beethoven Chamber Music - Digital Sheet Music

This work has been adapted from an original orchestral score by Beethoven. It is designed for recital/concert performance. However, it stands as a great work just for study by trumpet players of all levels from High School through professional joining the great concertos of Haydn and Hummel.

This work has been adapted from an original orchestral score by Beethoven. It is designed for recital/concert performance. However, it stands as a great work just for study by trumpet players of all levels from High School through professional joining the great concertos of Haydn and Hummel.Tempos indicated are for college/professional level players. Others will find that the work is adaptable at a wide range of tempos. Players should experiment to find a tempo that works for them. Players will note the possible use of octave choices and/or ossia at certain placesi n the piece. Each player should choose what works best for their own level of performance as either option works as well as the other.If a key for the work has been chosen that is other than the original, it has been chosen to accomodate reasonable keys for Bb players and to keep the range for Bb trumpet from f# to C2 (High C) with few exceptions. It should be noted that the historical significance of this work will be especially pleasing to audiences and may easily be recognized by some. It also offers an additional work from the classical period for programming consideration. Pianists will find the accompaniment to their liking since they will be familiar with piano works by Beethoven.This work is also available for Trumpets in C, D, and Eb. Those trumpet parts are available from the arranger for additional fees. Please contact him by email at: [email protected]