Hüe: Solo de cornet à pistons No. 1

Description

"Composed by Georges Hüe for the Conservatoire Contest (1900), 1st Solo of Cornet is a piece for Cornet and Piano accompaniment, dedicated to J. Mellet. Quite difficult (6 _), it would demonstrate well the skills acquired by an advanced player during a contest but can also be performed for a recital as it's eminently enjoyable.

Written in B-flat Minor, the piece starts with the succession of lyrical parts by the Bassoon accompanied by the Piano and of some quieter ones with a more predominant Piano and a slower Bassoon. The piece then continues with a more energetic part reminiscent of a march, supported by some chords on the Piano. It closes on a faster section in Molto Vivace. It is really important for the Cornet player to master his breathing to execute this piece effectively.