Franz Danzi’s Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 28, was composed for the natural horn. The work follows typical classical form with a first movement sonata-allegro form, a slow middle movement, and fast third movement. The piece does contain some fast, arpeggiated passages in the third movement but, unlike other similar works of the time, it does not contain any lip trills. The first and second movements are accessible to an advanced high school player; the only difficulties are range, the low B-flats, and transposition from horn in E-flat. This piece’s simple melodies and pleasant harmonies make it a delightful alternative to the Mozart concerti and the Beethoven Sonata.
Composer | Danzi, Franz |
Dates | (1763-1826) |
Duration | 23:00 |
Horn Range | F2 to F5 |
Level | Easy/Medium |
Clef | Treble and “Old-Notation” Bass Clef |
Techniques | None |
Era/Style | Classical |
Country/Region | Germany |
Accompaniment Available | Piano, Wind Ensemble |
Accompaniment Difficulty | Easy |
Movements | Duration | Level | Range |
I. Adagio-Allegro | 11:04 | Easy/Medium | Bb2 to F5 |
II. Larghetto | 7:37 | Easy/Medium | A3 to F5 |
III. Allegretto | 4:05 | Easy/Medium | F2 to F5 |