The Keyed Trumpet, Haydn, and Hummel: Reimagining the concertos' first performances

Dolney, Joshua

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Title

The Keyed Trumpet, Haydn, and Hummel: Reimagining the concertos' first performances

Author(s)

Dolney, Joshua

Issue Date

2026

Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)

Daval, Charles

Doctoral Committee Chair(s)

Daval, Charles

Committee Member(s)

• Tharp, Reynold
• Gilreath, Amy
• Tegge, Scott

Department of Study

School of Music

Degree Granting Institution

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Degree Name

A.Mus.D. (doctoral)

Date of Ingest

2026-05-11T13:47:13-05:00

Keyword(s)

• Trumpet
• Classical
• Weidinger
• Haydn
• Hummel
• Performance Practice
• Period Instrument
• Manuscript Analysis

Language

eng

Abstract

This essay considers what performances of Haydn's and Hummel's trumpet concertos sounded like through the lens of the keyed trumpet and Anton Weidinger, the designer/performer who debuted these works. Most scholars and performers view these works retrospectively through a modern lens, using current editions on today's equipment. This essay aims to offer performers and audiences another perspective on how to approach these works through period practices and a performer's familiarity with a reproduction of a keyed trumpet. Included is biographical information on Weidinger, his performances, and the instrument he used and developed during his life. Also included is a discussion of applicable period practices, along with observations of the challenges of the keyed trumpet compared to a modern instrument. Finally, a performer's analysis of both works, using information gathered from previous sections and with facsimile study, resulted in trumpet parts for both works as this author envisions Weidinger's performances.

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text

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Copyright 2026 Joshua Dolney

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