Sir Malcolm Arnold, composer of one of the horn concertos on this album, began his professional music career as a trumpeter, inspired by jazz legend Louis Armstrong.
Recording & Production
This album includes the world premiere recording of Christoph Schönberger's Horn Concerto in F.
Compositional Technique
Christoph Schönberger's Horn Concerto in F features a darker instrumental palette by omitting clarinets, horns, and trumpets from the orchestration, while including two trombones and a tuba.
Compositional Technique
Ruth Gipps's Horn Concerto, Op. 58, uniquely portrays the horn as a heroic figure only at the very end of the work, contrasting with other major horn concertos.
Composition History
Ruth Gipps's Horn Concerto, Op. 58, was premiered by her son, Lance Baker, to whom the concerto was dedicated, with Gipps herself conducting.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composers Sir Malcolm Arnold and Ruth Gipps wrote music that prioritized euphony and listener understanding, contrasting with the experimental trends of their time.
Composition History
Sir Malcolm Arnold's Horn Concerto No. 2, Op. 58, was dedicated to Dennis Brain, a horn player with whom Arnold shared a close personal and professional relationship.
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