Legende (1906) A solo work for trumpet and piano, composed by George Enescu (1881-1955) and premiered by Merri Franquin (1848-1934), professor of cornet at the Paris Conservatoire. This piece reflects the impressionistic style of Enesco's teachers Jules Massenet and Gabriel Fauré. The title is an homage to Professor Franquin and the collaboration between the two in this composition reflect an important step in the evolution of the trumpet from a more archaic limited instrument, to a fully chromatic and soloistic instrument. The composition contains both lyrical flowing lines and technical passages that show the versatility of the newly designed chromatic C trumpet. Legende now holds an important place in the trumpet repertoire and is considered one of the most beautiful pieces available in a somewhat limited modern repertoire. Compositions by George Enescu

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