1837—Leipzig, Germany

Ferdinand David writes his Concertino for trombone for Carl Queisser, principal trombonist with the Gewandhaus Orchestra. David is concertmaster of the same orchestra (and Felix Mendelssohn is conductor). The concertino is originally a violin work consisting of only the slow movement; the outer movements are added later by the composer. The review of the premiere by Queisser at the Gewandhaus says, “New work by F. David was performed by Mr. Queisser and was of appropriate dignity for the instrument” (Lewis, Gewandhaus).