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Altenburg drew together the entire "knowledge" of the art of the trumpet of his time—certainly a concern considering his embossed, interpretive ways. He uses at least 108 works from at least 104 notably well-known authors, as well as new, further, anonymous authors. However, the literature he quotes
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Galante - Johann Ernst Altenburg: Concerto in D Major for 7 Trumpets and Timpani: III. Vivace
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