An examination of George Frideric Handel’s “Let the bright seraphim” from Samson, Franz Joseph Haydn’s Concerto for trumpet in E flat major, Karl Jenkins’ Salm o Dewi Sant, and Erik Morales’ Concerto for trumpet in C and piano

Abstract

This Master’s report contains biographical, historical, and theoretical analysis as well as stylistic and technical considerations for the four works performed for the author’s Master’s recital on April 29th, 2009. The works are Handel’s aria “Let the Bright Seraphim” from Samson, Franz Joseph Haydn’s Concerto for Trumpet in E Flat Major, Karl Jenkins’ Salm o Dewi Sant, and Erik Morales’ Concerto for Trumpet in C and Piano.