The horn. Comprehensive guide to the modern instrument & its music

Article number 10176616

SBN 571044673. This book offers a comprehensive survey of the modern French horn, its historical development, construction, technique, and repertoire. Robin Gregory discusses the evolution of the instrument, its role in orchestral and solo literature, and the stylistic demands placed on horn players from the classical period to the twentieth century. Practical aspects of performance, tone production, and interpretation are combined with informed commentary on major works and composers associated with the horn, making the book both a reference work and a practical guide for musicians and students.