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Why Is The French Horn So Difficult To Play?
Manage episode 405843314 series 2924017
Description
Why is the French Horn so difficult to play? Take a minute to get the scoop!
Listen to: Elgar - Cello Concerto - Sheku Kanneh-Mason [BBC Proms 2019]
Fun Fact
Mozart's horn concertos are some of the most famous and beloved pieces in the horn repertoire, and they are frequently performed by horn players around the world. For instance, his Horn Concerto No. 1 in D major, K. 412/514, is a delightful classical composition from 1782. It's a playful piece with three movements: an Allegro, a Romanza, and a Rondo. The concerto showcases the French horn's agility and virtuosity, making it a beloved staple in the horn repertoire.
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About Steven, Host
Steven is a Canadian composer & actor living in Toronto. Through his music, he creates a range of works, with an emphasis on the short-form genre—his muse being to offer the listener both the darker and more satiric shades of human existence. If you're interested, please check out his music website for more. Member of the Canadian League Of Composers.
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Got a topic? Pop me an email at: TCMMPodcast@Gmail.com 🤔
184 episodes
Manage episode 405843314 series 2924017
Description
Why is the French Horn so difficult to play? Take a minute to get the scoop!
Listen to: Elgar - Cello Concerto - Sheku Kanneh-Mason [BBC Proms 2019]
Fun Fact
Mozart's horn concertos are some of the most famous and beloved pieces in the horn repertoire, and they are frequently performed by horn players around the world. For instance, his Horn Concerto No. 1 in D major, K. 412/514, is a delightful classical composition from 1782. It's a playful piece with three movements: an Allegro, a Romanza, and a Rondo. The concerto showcases the French horn's agility and virtuosity, making it a beloved staple in the horn repertoire.
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About Steven, Host
Steven is a Canadian composer & actor living in Toronto. Through his music, he creates a range of works, with an emphasis on the short-form genre—his muse being to offer the listener both the darker and more satiric shades of human existence. If you're interested, please check out his music website for more. Member of the Canadian League Of Composers.
__________________________________________________________________
You can FOLLOW ME on Instagram. 👋
Please Buy Me A Coffee 🤓☕️
__________________________________________________________________
Got a topic? Pop me an email at: TCMMPodcast@Gmail.com 🤔
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