Concertino Op. 27a

Concertino Op. 27a. (Piano Reduction with Solo Part). By Bertold Hummel (1925-2002). For Piano, Bassetthorn. Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music. Softcover. Boosey & Hawkes #M221120717. Published by Boosey & Hawkes.

The piece is characterized by the use of French folk-song melodies which are integrated into their own thematic material. In the first movement, Prologue, the solo instrument stands out while declaiming in a recitative-like manner. The second movement, Concerto, follows the meaning of the word 'concertare' = 'compete' by combining the soloist and the string ensemble 'competitively' to form a unified whole. The short epilogue is a fading away, with strictly alternating solo instrument and strings. Hand-written piano part.