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Concertino for Trombone, Op. 4: Full Orchestra, Solo Brass with Ensemble, Conductor Score & Parts

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Concertino for Trombone, Op. 4: Full Orchestra, Solo Brass with Ensemble, Conductor Score & Parts

Concertino for Trombone, Op. 4: Full Orchestra, Solo Brass with Ensemble, Conductor Score & Parts

By Ferdinand David

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When Karl Traugott Queisser, trombonist in the Gewandhaus Orchestra, asked Felix Mendelssohn to compose a trombone concerto for him, the composer declined due to time restraints. The task went to the concertmaster, Ferdinand David (1810-1873). Completing it in 1837, he dedicated his Concertino in E-flat major for Trombone and Orchestra, Op. 4 to Queisser, who first performed it with the Gewandhaus under the direction of Mendelssohn. Instantly successful, the piece consists of three movements, performed without break. It has become one of the most-performed trombone concertos. Instrumentation: 2.2.2.2: 4.2.3.0: Timp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set): Solo Trombone in set. Reprint edition.

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Series: Kalmus Orchestra Library
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
UPC: 659359602450
SKU: 36-A427402
Instrumentation: 2.2.2.2: 4.2.3.0: Timp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set): Solo Trombone in set

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About the Composer: Ferdinand David

Ferdinand David (1810-1873) was a German violinist and composer who served as concertmaster of the Gewandhaus Orchestra in Leipzig alongside his role as a prominent musical pedagogue. As a virtuoso string player deeply embedded in the musical life of one of Europe's most prestigious orchestras, he understood orchestral color and soloistic demands intimately. Though less remembered than some of his contemporaries, David left a lasting mark through his chamber works and concertante pieces, which showcase his gift for balancing virtuosity with elegant, songful writing.

Why we love this

This work has earned its place as the trombone concerto precisely because it treats the instrument with respect and sophistication rather than as a novelty. David's three-movement structure feels architecturally complete, and the orchestration supports rather than buries the soloist, making it genuinely rewarding for orchestras at the intermediate-advanced level.

What to expect

The opening movement strikes a confident, almost heroic tone, allowing the trombone to announce itself prominently over the full orchestra. The middle movement transforms the trombone's character entirely, revealing its capacity for warmth and lyricism before the finale returns to energetic brilliance.

Who it's for

Orchestras seeking substantial trombone repertoire will find this an essential addition. Advanced high school orchestras and college ensembles have the musical maturity and technical resources to tackle the full orchestration effectively, while the solo part demands a skilled, confident trombonist.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the solo trombone carefully in the outer movements; the orchestra is substantial, and the soloist needs breathing room without sacrificing the ensemble's musical integrity.
  • Shape the lyrical middle movement with careful attention to phrase length and dynamic contour; this is where the audience hears the trombone's singing voice most clearly.
  • Secure the rhythmic cohesion between solo and ensemble in the passagework sections; the soloist and first chair brass need to lock together especially in the faster figures.

How to use it

Program this as a featured soloist showcase in an orchestra concert, pairing it with other concertante works to highlight the breadth of the ensemble's soloists. It works equally well as the centerpiece of a concert celebrating brass virtuosity or as the opening work in a program emphasizing Romantic-era orchestral writing.

Skills your students will build

  • Solo trombone projection and balance within a full orchestra
  • Lyrical phrasing and tone control in sustained passages
  • Rhythmic precision in fast passagework and ensemble coordination
  • Conductor score reading and orchestral accompaniment awareness

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