This book was conceived of as a means for providing contemporary instrumentalists with an understanding of the implications of structure, style, aesthetics and period conventions of performance in the development of a personal interpretation of the late-eighteenth century solo concerto. An analysis of Joseph Haydn's concerto per il clarino, the composer's final work in this genre, is included to demonstrate the relevance and application of these concepts in the interpretation of a period piece. In addition, the historical background and acoustic properties of the keyed trumpet, for which...