Horn ensemble

The Horn Quartet no. 1 is a multi movement work, which explores the various textures and colors that the horn is capable of producing. There are sections, such as the beginning, which are atmospheric and almost dream-like, while other sections are... Read more

Watch this arrangement played by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra horns on YouTube Read more

An exciting mix of technical virtuosity and stylistic variety, in a collection of 9 duets which are both challenging and fun to play. Reveal the magic of the horn, with its astonishing range, dynamics and colors. Read more

“10 Classical Quartets” is a collection of quartets in the style of traditional horn literature, richly detailed and written in a comfortable range, with easy melodies and a lot of counterpoint so that each part is exciting and satisfying to play. Read more

In the villages of the island of Gotland, this polka was often the first dance to be played in weddings. The ”skaffarna”, agents for families organizing the weddings, started the dancing part of the wedding feast with this melody. Florsen i Burs,... Read more

Fanfare EMMA is a commission by Espoo Museum of Modern Art (Finland) and composed for its opening ceremony in 2006. Read more

The Quartet No. 3 was designed to be the main work of any horn quartet concert. Other than the quartets by Paul Hindemith, Michael Tippett and Kerry Turner, there is a def­nite need for major, multi-movement works in the quartet repertoire. In order... Read more

Introduction and Main Event was written in 1991 for the American Horn Quartet. It was designed to show off their ensemble, virtuosity, exuberance, solistic flare, power and lyrical style. Read more

The Suite for 4 Horns was composed for the Geneva Horn Quartet in 1953. It consists of four movements: 1. Prelude (calm), 2. Allegro non troppo (very rhythmic), 3. Lento (peaceful poem) and 4. Allegro con spirito (Gigue in 9/8). The composer's... Read more

One could imagine the little March as a Parade of the Ants; the Chant sentimental as the song of an amorous Tomcat, interrupted by indignant cats; the Scherzo as a lit­tle mouseballet; the Valse ironique as the dance of a duck ballerina; and the... Read more

«Horn Hounds» is the story of the encounter of two dogs, told in a musically humorous and virtuosic language using special effects while respecting the horn’s lyrical and heroic traditions. The musicians are invited to give free reign to their... Read more

Alpine Lakes is a tone-poem in miniature. The work is programmatic, reflecting the composer’s impressions of Switzerland and New Zealand. Although the music is continuous, there are four major sections in contrasting moods: Lake Brienz, Switzerland... Read more

The duets published here, which were played by the Salem Moravians, consists of chorales, marches, minuets, and polonaises. They were probably recreational and not church music. The Moravians brought many musical manuscripts and prints with them to... Read more

The duets published here, which were played by the Salem Moravians, consists of chorales, marches, minuets, and polonaises. They were probably recreational and not church music. The Moravians brought many musical manuscripts and prints with them to... Read more