The cadenzas for this recording, written by Uri Rom, aim to surprise the listener by engaging in an original dialogue with the musical material, while respecting the natural horn's limitations.
Composition History
The only preserved horn concerto by Joseph Haydn is not in his own work catalogs, likely because the score remained with the hornist, Joseph Leutgeb, for whom it was written.
Composition History
Joseph and Michael Haydn wrote most of their concertos after assuming leadership positions in renowned court orchestras, where they composed works to showcase their virtuoso musicians.
Composition History
Michael Haydn's Concertino for horn and alto trombone is part of an 11-movement Serenata, a popular genre at the Salzburg court for entertaining orchestral works.
Composer Biography
Joseph Haydn, the most famous composer of his time, kept a personal catalog of his compositions from 1765 onwards to help distinguish his authentic works from those falsely attributed to him.
Compositional Technique
The Concertino for horn and alto trombone by Michael Haydn uniquely includes the trombone, an instrument usually found in church music, likely to showcase a talented court trombonist.
Historical Context
Soloists in the 18th century had exclusive performance rights to concertos written for them, often protecting manuscripts to prevent copies from circulating.
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