Franz Joseph Haydn's (1732-1809) “Trumpet Concerto in E-flat Major, Hob. VIIe: 1,” composed in 1796, holds a significant place in classical music. This concerto symbolizes both the technical innovation and artistic breakthrough of the trumpet as a solo instrument. This report aims to explore the historical context and musical structure of this work, highlighting its importance and influence in music history, while also providing interpretative insights and suggestions for performance.

Firstly, this report reviews the musical environment of 1796 and Haydn's compositional context at the time, with a particular focus on the impact of the keyed trumpet's emergence on the composition of this work. Through an analysis of the form, rhythm, melody, and harmony of the concerto, it examines how Haydn skillfully utilized the existing tonal qualities and playing techniques of the natural trumpet, combined with the technical characteristics of the keyed trumpet, to create a composition that is both melodically beautiful and structurally rigorous.

This report analyzes the formal structure of the “Trumpet Concerto in E-flat Major” and presents key points for interpretation. The report is divided into five sections: the first section is the introduction, which includes the research motivation and objectives, scope, and methods; the second section provides an overview of Haydn's life and the compositional background of this piece; the third section is a musical analysis, detailing the segmentation and tonalities of the concerto; the fourth section offers interpretative directions and key points for performance; and the fifth section is the conclusion, summarizing the research presented in the previous sections.