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Music : Schumann, Handel, Haydn, Telemann: Concertos for Four HornsIn association with Amazon.comfrom: Naxos List Price: $8.99 Amazon.com's Price: $7.99 You Save: $1.00 (11%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0747313274727 Label: Naxos Manufacturer: Naxos Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Naxos Release Date: December 13, 2005 Studio: Naxos Sales Rank: 34668 Disc 1:
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![]() Rating: - A Good Try, But.....Schumann, Handel, Haydn, Telemann: Concertos for Four Horns I remember this CD when it was released a few years back, but did not give it serious consideration as, firstly, none of the works were concertos and, secondly, the cover photo is of a natural horn, minus mouthpiece, while the horns featured here are modern valve horns. When I stumbled over it again recently and saw the good reviews here I thought I should get it and have a listen. The performances here are not outstanding, ... Read More Rating: - Most enjoyable CDOne of the best CD's heard. I've been looking for something this good for a long time. Rating: - CORNUCOPIAThis disc is perfectly brilliant, and I can't recommend it strongly enough. Strictly speaking, only two of the four works given here are concertos, the other two being standard orchestral pieces with prominent work for the horns. Haydn's is one of his early symphonies from his Esterhazy period featuring also solos for cello and violin in its slow movement and a long finale consisting of a set of variations in a kind of gavotte rhythm giving the spotlight to various other members of the orchestra, notably ... Read More Rating: - A wonderful sound.This CD recalls the reason I had my daughter play the horn in school. The horn is one of the most important and lovliest instruments in an orchestra. Four is that much better. Rating: - Great AlbumThis is a great, explosive album. The choice of music is, of course, fantastic, and the execution of them pieces is well done. I highly reccommend it. Browse for similar items by category:
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