These beautiful piano concertos, which have been transcribed for two trumpets, offer the players highly challenging yet enjoyable practice material. Bear in mind, however, that due to the trumpeters’ 2 1/2 octave range and limited endurance one should fashion his or her practice after the following:

• 1) never play more than 64 bars at one time;
• 2) switch off between 1st and 2nd parts as necessary;
• 3) change the register (if too low or too high) to suit individual capabilities;
• 4) do...