Here is a wonderful cornet solo from Herman Bellstedt. The music is full of character, expression, bravura, and rubato.

The cornet solo only extends to a concert Ab above the staff, but the technique and endurance required makes this a challenging piece for advanced trumpeters. Some of the most difficult sections contain easier alternative phrasing, making this a suitable piece for intermediate or advanced players, depending on which option you choose.

This individual solo has been extracted from a full album of Bellstedt’s cornet solos, which can be found by clicking here. Take a look at some sample pages to the left and then click above for an immediate PDF download, or check out the entire album at a great deal at the link above.