Operas from the Romantic period, characterized by their emotional expressiveness and lush orchestration, often feature elaborate arias, duets, and choruses that convey intense passion and dramatic storytelling. Composers like Verdi,  Wagner, and Donizetti created iconic Romantic operas, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and societal conflict, captivating audiences with their rich melodies and complex characters.

In Romantic operas, the trumpet parts are integral to heightening the emotional impact of pivotal moments. Trumpets are frequently employed to emphasize moments of triumph, love, or tragedy, enriching the overall musical texture with their brilliant and powerful sound. Whether heralding royal processions or accompanying poignant arias, the trumpet’s versatility in conveying a wide range of emotions adds depth and intensity to the Romantic opera experience.

This mammoth collection of trumpet excerpts hits all of the highlights from this incredible repertoire. Take a look at some sample pages and then click above for an immediate PDF download.

Included

• Gluck, Orpeus und Eurydike
• Mozart, Die Hochzeit des Figaro
• Beethoven, Fidelio
• Beethoven, Ouvertüre Leonore Nr. 2
• Beethoven, Ouvertüre Leonore Nr. 3
• Beethoven, Schauspielmusik Egmont
• von Weber, Euryanthe
• von Weber, Oberon
• H. Marschner, Hans Heiling
• Rossini, Wilhelm Tell
• Donizetti, Der Liebestrank
• Donizetti, Die Regimentstochter
• Donizetti, Don Pasquale
• Auber, Die Stumme von Portici
• Auber, Fra Diavolo
• Adam, Wenn ich König wär
• Thomas, Mignon
• Maillard, Das Glöckchen des Eremiten
• Gounod, Margarethe
• Nicolai. Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor
• Verdi, La Traviata
• Verdi, Die Macht des Schicksals
• Verdi, Falstaff
• Cornelius, Der Barbier von Bagdad
• Smetana, Die verkaufte Braut
• G. Bizet, Carmen
• Tschaikowski, Eugen Onegin
• Tschaikowski, Pique Dame
• Mussorgski, Boris Godunoff
• Mascagni, Cavalleria rusticana
• d’Albert, Tiefland
• d’Albert, Die toten Augen
• Verdi, Rigoletto
• Verdi, Der Troubadour
• Verdi, Don Carlos
• Verdi, Aida
• Verdi, Othello
• Wagner, Rienzi
• Wagner, Der fliegende Holländer
• Wagner, Tannhäuser
• Wagner, Lohengrin
• Wagner, Tristan und Isolde
• Wagner, Rheingold
• Wagner, Die Walküre
• Wagner, Götterdämmerung
• Wagner, Parsifal
• Wagner, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
• Wagner, Siegfried-Idyll