Trumpet Masterpieces | Unforgettable Once You Hear Them! A Curated Selection of Striking Pieces
When you think of the trumpet, many people probably imagine a clear, eye-opening sound like a fanfare.
It’s true that its cool, straight-carrying tone is one of its charms.
But in fact, depending on the piece, the trumpet can produce a wide range of colors—soft, wistful, even sultry—far beyond what the typical “horn” image suggests.
This time, we’ve picked out works from a broad array of genres that let you enjoy the trumpet’s appeal from multiple angles.
Why not immerse yourself in the charms of the trumpet you may not have known—while listening to some masterpieces?
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Trumpet Masterpieces | Unforgettable Once You Hear Them! A Curated Selection of Memorable Pieces (11–20)
Trumpet Concerto in A-flat majorAlexander Arutiunian
It is the Trumpet Concerto in A-flat major by Alexander Arutunian.
Composed by Alexander Arutunian, a Soviet and Armenian composer and pianist, it was written for the Soviet trumpeter Timofei Dokshizer.
This beautiful piece incorporates Gypsy, Armenian, and Russian elements and is extremely popular.
Triumphal March from the opera AidaGiuseppe Verdi
It is the Triumphal March from Giuseppe Verdi’s opera Aida.
The piece is performed within the opera, which consists of four acts and premiered in 1871.
The Triumphal March in Act II, Scene 2—especially the fanfare for the Aida trumpets—is extremely famous and is often performed on its own.
Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major, Hob. VIIe:1Franz Joseph Haydn
Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major, Hob.
VIIe:1 is a celebrated trumpet masterpiece by Joseph Haydn, a leading composer of the Classical period, and it is frequently performed at competitions and concerts.
Written for Anton Weidinger, the developer of the keyed trumpet capable of playing chromatically across the entire range, the work fully showcases the appeal of his innovative instrument.
The first movement is brilliant, the second features a supple, touching melody, and the rapid motion of the third movement captivates listeners.
Trumpet Concerto in E majorJohann Nepomuk Hummel
This is the Trumpet Concerto in E major by Johann Nepomuk Hummel.
Like Franz Joseph Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major, Hob.
VIIe:1, it was written in 1803 for Anton Weidinger, the inventor of the keyed trumpet.
Although the original key is E major, it is often performed in E-flat major today to make it easier to play on modern trumpets.
Grand MarchKonagaya Soichi
Grand March is a march composed by Soichi Konagaya.
It was written in 1996 for a selected band in Shizuoka Prefecture and attracted attention after being published by De Haske in the Netherlands.
The piece opens with a brilliant trumpet fanfare, and when the lower voices of the trombones and horns join in, a majestic sonority unfolds.
True to Konagaya’s background as a percussion specialist, the percussion writing really shines in this piece.
It’s also perfect as an entrance march, so give it a try!
“Main Title” from the movie Star WarsJohn Williams
When it comes to film music where the trumpet carries the main theme, the “Main Title” from the movie Star Wars surely comes to mind.
Composed by John Williams, who has written numerous film scores, it has become such a standard that top orchestras perform it.
Just hearing the “Main Title” brings various scenes from the film to mind and makes you want to set off on an adventure.
It’s a piece I hope will continue to be performed as a classic for years to come.
Trumpet Masterpieces | Unforgettable Once You Hear Them! A Curated Selection of Memorable Pieces (21–30)
Get It OnChase
Chase is an American jazz-rock band formed in 1970 by trumpeter Bill Chase and others.
This track was released in 1971.
It was sampled in The Evolution Control Committee’s 2003 track “I Want a Cookie.”