Duration: 5 minutes

Description: Originally composed for piano, Sibelius’s Impromptu in E reflects the lyric and modal qualities characteristic of his early style. The music unfolds in long, singing phrases supported by gently undulating accompaniment figures. Paget’s arrangement transfers the work’s cantabile lines seamlessly to the horn, allowing the instrument’s natural warmth to heighten its expressive depth. Dynamic shaping and sustained breath control are essential, making the piece ideal for developing mature phrasing and tonal refinement.

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