Aubrey Brain (1893-1955), Master of his Instrument
In recent correspondence I was pointed toward a great online resource on Aubrey Brain, father of the virtuoso hornist Dennis Brain. It is by...
Who is this Philip Farkas you Speak of?
The topic of Philip Farkas came up recently and I realized that among horn students today his name is not as well known as...
Joseph Eger, Around the Horn
An excerpt from Joseph Eger's Around the Horn.
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The November 24, 1957 issue of the New York Times called Joseph Eger “one of
the...
Survey Results: Who’s Who in Your Horn Universe?
When announcing the survey "Who's Who in Your Horn Universe?" I made a pretty grandiose statement.
Spheres of influence are no longer relegated to principal...
A brief look at Jerry Lechniuk horns
I recently had the opportunity to try a custom horn by Jerry Lechniuk and was surprised how little there was online about this maker...
On the single F horn, part V: Will the real B....
Working on notes for this CD project I realized that the dates given in IMSLP for B. Ed. Müller can’t possibly be correct. Their...
The Enduring Enigma of Dale Clevenger
I have to confess something. I have mixed feelings about Dale Clevenger and his legacy.
When I say this, please realize that this opinion comes...
Hermann Neuling, Low Horn Master
I love the low horn etudes by Hermann Neuling; I feel certain that these made a big difference in my playing. I have had...