Hidden gems of the trumpet repertoire

Miecyzław WEINBERG, Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra in Bb major, Op. 94 (1967), 23′
Shostakovich described this piece as ​“a symphony for trumpet and orchestra”
Recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra/​Lee Reynolds for Chandos Records (2024):
https://​open​.spo​ti​fy​.com/​a​l​b​u​m​/​0​j​P​g​P​A​3​J​k​B​q​f​D​V​7​M​F​n​7​8​K​y​?​s​i​=​y​Z​d​h​s​S​S​r​Q​H​6​2​W​7​D​l​b​BKoIA 

Helen GRIME, ​“night-sky-blue” Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra (2022), 22′
Evocative and enigmatic exploration of the nocturnal wonders of nature

Eino TAMBERG, Concerto No. 1 for Trumpet and Orchestra, Op. 42 (1972), 15′
A masterpiece full of march-like motifs interwoven with Estonian folk melodies
Audio recording with Ulster orchestra and Paweł Kapula (2024):
https://​www​.youtube​.com/​w​a​t​c​h​?​v​=​8​Q​J​c​E​V​NZz_Y 

John WILLIAMS, Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra (1996), 20′
Dynamic, rhythmic and bold — rarely performed 

Alexandra PAKHMUTOVA, Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra (1955), 13′
Similar in style to the Arutiunian Concerto, with rich folk song roots

New concertos written for Matilda Lloyd

Robin HAIGH, LUCK, Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra, 23’
Orchestration: 2.2.2.2 — 2.2.2.0 — timp — solo trumpet — strings
Co-commissioned by Britten Pears Arts — world premiere at the Aldeburgh Festival with Britten Sinfonia in June 2024 — and by Ulster Orchestra with a concert in December 2025, here is the audio link: https://​dri​ve​.google​.com/​f​i​l​e​/​d​/​1​U​1​k​h​A​D​P​i​u​U​h​d​L​0​K​9​T​v​v​Y​L​1​w​5​i​W​j​_​G​E​6​G​/view 

Alissa FIRSOVA, Stages for Trumpet and Strings, Op. 50, 9’
Commissioned by Britten Sinfonia, premiered in the UK in March 2022.

Stewart COPELAND, Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra
World premiere in 27/28 season. 

Roxanna PANUFNIK, Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra, 15 – 20’
World premiere in 28/29 season.
Provisional orchestration: 2(II:pic).2(II:ca).2(II:bcl).2(II:cbn)/2.2.2.0/timp.perc/2hp/strings

Standard repertoire

Franz Joseph HAYDN, Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra in Eb major, Hob.VIIe:1 (1796), 13′ 
Video recording with the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra and Jonathan Bloxham (2023): 
https://​www​.youtube​.com/​w​a​t​c​h​?​v​=​6​L​J​y​7​J​HDvVc 

Johann Nepomuk HUMMEL, Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra in E major (1803), 21′

Alexander ARUTIUNIAN, Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra in A‑flat Major (1949 – 1950), 17′

Henri TOMASI, Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra (1948), 16′

Bernd Alois ZIMMERMANN, Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra ​“Nobody knows de trouble I see” (1954), 15′

Dimitri SHOSTAKOVICH, Concerto No. 1 for Piano, Trumpet and String Orchestra, Op. 35 (1933), 21′

Chamber orchestra repertoire

Dimitri SHOSTAKOVICH, Concerto No. 1 for Piano, Trumpet and String Orchestra, Op. 35 (1933), 21′

Aaron COPLAND, Quiet City for Trumpet, Oboe or Cor Anglais, and String Orchestra (1940), 10′

Howard GOODALL, Shackleton’s Cross for Trumpet, Oboe and Chamber Orchestra (2012), 5′

Deborah PRITCHARD, Seven Halts on the Somme for Trumpet, Harp and String Orchestra (2016), 12′

Charles CHAYNES, Concerto for Trumpet, Percussion, Piano and Strings (1956), 11′

André JOLIVET, Concertino for Trumpet, String Orchestra and Piano (1948), 9′

Ivan JEVTIC, Que le jour est beau! for Piccolo Trumpet and String Orchestra (1985), 10′

Richard Rodney BENNETT, Concerto for Trumpet and Wind Orchestra (1993), 20′

String orchestra — play/​direct possible

Johann Baptist Georg NERUDA, Concerto for Trumpet and String Orchestra in Eb major (~1750), 16′

Paul HINDEMITH, Concerto for Trumpet, Bassoon & Strings (1949), 16’30’’

James McMILLAN, Seraph, Concertino for Trumpet and Strings, (2010), 15′

Robert PLANEL, Concerto for Trumpet and string orchestra (1966), 16′

Mark-Anthony TURNAGE, Nocturne for trumpet and strings (2008), 8’

Baroque concertos

Johann Sebastian BACH, Concerto in D major (after Vivaldi), BWV 972 (1713 – 1714), 9′

Alessandro MARCELLO, Concerto in D minor S.Z799 (~1715), 10′

Guiseppe TORELLI, ed. Edward H. Tarr, Concerto in D major (~1690), 7′

Henry PURCELL, Sonata in D major for trumpet and string orchestra Z.850 (1694) 6’

Leopold MOZART, Trumpet Concerto in D major (1762) 11’

Georg Philipp TELEMANN, Concerto for 3 Trumpets and Timpani in D major, TWV 54:D4 (1710 – 20), 11′

Antonio VIVALDI, Concerto for Two Trumpets in C major, RV 537 (1720s), 9′

Shorter works with orchestra

Astor PIAZZOLLA, arr. Julian Milone, Libertango (2006), 5′

Sergei RACHMANINOV, transcr. Lloyd, Vocalise, Op. 43, No. 14 (1915), 5′
Recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra/​Lee Reynolds for Chandos Records (2024): https://​open​.spo​ti​fy​.com/​t​r​a​c​k​/​4​b​o​7​Q​U​c​y​6​q​Z​0​h​h​O​A​Q​9​v​O​G​h​?​s​i​=​0​7​4​d​5​a​7​c​6​2​7​44aea 

Vincenzo BELLINI, transcr. Lloyd, Oh quante volte 4’
Recorded with Britten Sinfonia/​Rumon Gamba for Chandos Records (2023):
https://​open​.spo​ti​fy​.com/​t​r​a​c​k​/​3​r​u​s​A​s​S​8​w​Z​6​F​q​N​S​c​J​N​b​h​1​7​?​s​i​=​b​0​d​5​8​2​6​9​e​a​7​84036 

Gaetano DONIZETTI, transcr. Lloyd, Una furtiva lagrima 3’30’’
Recorded with Britten Sinfonia/​Rumon Gamba for Chandos Records (2023):
https://​open​.spo​ti​fy​.com/​t​r​a​c​k​/​1​5​L​a​P​B​V​L​L​c​n​i​H​i​W​t​f​Q​W​T​f​j​?​s​i​=​6​c​a​9​e​5​3​b​4​6​b​2450a 

John WILLIAMS, Born on the 4^th of July (1989), 6′ 

John WILLIAMS, With Malice Towards None (2012), 5′

Alexander ARUTIUNIAN, Elegy for Trumpet and String Orchestra (2000), 7′

Orchestral arrangements

Alexander GOEDICKE, arr. Lee Reynolds, Concert Étude, Op. 49, 4′
Recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra/​Lee Reynolds for Chandos Records (2024):
https://​open​.spo​ti​fy​.com/​t​r​a​c​k​/​6​g​w​7​l​R​8​E​A​7​K​u​2​z​d​T​A​Q​U​F​j​C​?​s​i​=​2​b​1​2​0​d​a​7​3​5​8​54360 

George GERSHWIN, arr. George Morton, Three Preludes 8’

George GERSHWIN, arr. George Morton, Summertime 5’

Marianna MARTINES, arr. George Morton, Arias from Il primo amore 8’30’’

Mariann MARTINES, arr. George Morton, Arias from La tempesta 8’

Luigi RICCI, arr. Will Foster, Tarantella Napoletana 3’ 
Recorded with Britten Sinfonia/​Rumon Gamba for Chandos Records (2023):
https://​open​.spo​ti​fy​.com/​t​r​a​c​k​/​6​H​O​5​V​W​I​L​s​H​5​n​9​k​j​M​K​0​o​e​a​Y​?​s​i​=​2​0​f​b​9​d​e​0​a​3​8​c4bbc 

Saverio MERCADANTE, arr. Will Foster, Liete voci & Ah si questa di mia vita (from Zaira) 8’ 
Recorded with Britten Sinfonia/​Rumon Gamba for Chandos Records (2023): 
https://​open​.spo​ti​fy​.com/​t​r​a​c​k​/​4​B​n​f​s​K​m​o​S​q​1​M​U​o​d​1​H​j​d​Y​n​B​?​s​i​=​8​9​5​b​b​c​5​2​8​7​f​94cdb 

J.B. ARBAN/BELLINI, arr. Foster, Variations on a Cavatina from Beatrice di Tenda 4’
Classic FM Rising Stars with 12 Ensemble at LSO St Luke’s (2023): https://​www​.youtube​.com/​w​a​t​c​h​?​v​=​C​k​k​m​4​F​iRENo 

Pauline VIARDOT, arr. Foster, Havanaise 4’ 
Classic FM Rising Stars with 12 Ensemble at LSO St Luke’s (2023): 
https://​www​.youtube​.com/​w​a​t​c​h​?​v​=​e​f​P​L​U​9​oaA60 

Pauline VIARDOT, arr. Foster, Chanson de la Pluie 3’30’’ 
Recorded with Britten Sinfonia/​Rumon Gamba for Chandos Records (2023): 
https://​open​.spo​ti​fy​.com/​t​r​a​c​k​/​6​D​P​T​h​m​u​G​G​P​c​L​d​r​u​N​Z​A​0​1​P​5​?​s​i​=​d​b​e​3​2​c​d​2​e​e​4​9465b 

Further repertoire already performed: 

Reinhold GLIÈRE, arr. Timofei Dokshitzer, Concerto for Coloratura Soprano and Orchestra Op.82 (1943) 12’

Oskar BÖHME, Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra in F Minor, Op. 18 (1899), 15′

Alfred DESENCLOS, Incantation, Thrène et Danse for Trumpet and Orchestra (1953), 8′

Malcolm ARNOLD, Trumpet Concerto, Op.125 (1982), 12’

John WOOLRICH, Hark! the echoing air (2019), 9’

Arnold GRILLER, Trumpet Concerto (2018) 21’ 
Recorded with Liepāja Symphony Orchestra/​Paul Mann for Toccata Classics (2021):
https://​open​.spo​ti​fy​.com/​a​l​b​u​m​/​4​2​M​Q​X​B​p​u​g​Z​V​b​X​s​I​h​V​D​j​i​H​k​?​s​i​=​L​W​E​2​2​G​u​e​R​O​y​A​N​H​e​s​h​5zVfQ 

Christoph SHÖNBERGER, Trumpet Concerto (2022) 30’ 
Recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra/​Lee Reynolds for Chandos Records (2024): 
https://​open​.spo​ti​fy​.com/​a​l​b​u​m​/​0​j​P​g​P​A​3​J​k​B​q​f​D​V​7​M​F​n​7​8​K​y​?​s​i​=​O​i​G​V​z​R​e​3​S​8​u​U​K​H​k​j​Q​eUrdg 

Repertoire curious to learn

Grace WILLIAMS, Concerto for Trumpet (1963), 14′

Wynton MARSALIS, Concerto for Trumpet (2024), 35′

Tobias BROSTRÖM, Nigredo: The Dark Night of the Soul — Double concerto for two trumpets and orchestra (2019)

Rolf WALLIN, Fisher King Trumpet Concerto (2011), 27’

Thea MUSGRAVE, Concerto for Trumpet (2019), 20′

Brett DEAN, Dramatis personae ‑for trumpet and orchestra (2013) 28’