Weber – Concertino Op 45 Horn with Piano Accompaniment

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Carl Maria Von Weber – Concertino Op 45 Horn with Piano Accompaniment

Urtext Edition

The French horn, often regarded as the most “romantic” of all instruments, holds a significant place in Carl Maria von Weber’s work. Iconic operas like “Der Freischtz” and “Oberon” feature the horn prominently, capturing its evocative and dramatic qualities.

Beyond his operatic compositions, Weber also dedicated a virtuoso concert piece to the hornthe *Concertino Op. 45*which remains one of the most challenging works in horn literature. Known for its technical demands, including the requirement for the soloist to play three-part chords in the cadenza, this piece is a true test of skill.

This Henle Urtext edition, meticulously prepared from the autograph, the engraver’s copy, and the first edition reviewed by Weber himself, provides an authoritative and reliable version for performers. The foreword offers new biographical details about the original commissioner of the Concertino, the Munich horn player Sebastian Rauch, adding historical context to this virtuosic masterpiece.

AMEB:

Horn / Licentiate / List B

• Concertino in E minor Op. 45