3rd Movement of Trumpet Concerto in Eb Major

Artist

Franz Joseph Haydn

Release date

1796

2 other song

The creation, farewell symphony

Genre

concerto

Characteristics of Genre

Soloist plays main melody accompanied by orchestra, shows soloist skill

Instrumentation (instruments)

Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombone, Timpani, 2 violin, Viola, Cello

Instrumentation (techniques)

Tremolo (play as quavers), Tutti (all), a2 (both players in unison), Pizz/Pizzicato (pluck strings), Arco (use bow)

Form and Structure

Orch Exp (AB), Exp (ABA), Dev (C), Recap (ABA?A!), between subjects is transition that introduces accidentals if modulating

Pitch and Melody

All major tonality apart from dev (c section), Modulates to the V, IV, ii and III throughout the song. sharp, fast notes to show skill at instrument (showcase keyed trumpet)

Harmony

Orch Exp (all Eb/I), Exp (Eb/I: A, Bb/V: B, Eb/I: A), Dev (C: Ab/IV, Fm (ii), G (III)), Recap (all Eb/I)

Rhythm

straight, 2/4 (cut common), allegro (quickly/bright), fermata (pauses)

Texture/Timbre

Homophonic

Context

part of classical period(1750