It’s always struck me as a shame that as the trumpet became a fully chromatic instrument in the 1800s, with the invention of valves, it still languished in the back of the orchestra, getting few opportunities for feature solo work. Here’s one such piece, actually written for the cornet and a virtuoso of that instrument, Jules Levi. Jacques Offenbach wrote this, and it’s a pleasantly fun and lovely piece. A deep work it’s not. Depth in concerted music for the trumpet would have to wait until the 20th century, unfortunately.
Here is the American Eagle Waltz by Jacques Offenbach.
