Presented by the Washington Conservatory

Entering its fourth decade, the American Horn Quartet continues to be unique in the field of brass chamber music. Their exuberant performances have brought audiences all over the world to their feet. In 1982, four American horn players who were working and residing in Europe met for the first time to explore the potential of the horn quartet, a chamber music formation with a surprisingly long tradition. They quickly began to supplement the existing repertoire with their own compositions and arrangements. The group has undergone a few personnel changes since the early days but has always maintained the highest standards of artistry and technical mastery. 

Show Notes

Program

W.A. Mozart, arr. Turner - Overture to The Marriage of Figaro –

J.S. Bach - Sinfonia 11 BWV 797

J.S. Bach, arr. Turner/Winter - Fugue Nr. 16 from The Well-Tempered Clavier 

Anton Bruckner, arr. Höltzel - Andante for Four Horns 

James W. Langley - Quartet for Horns 

Kerry Turner - "Barbara Allen" A Fantasy Piece for Horn Quartet 

Leonard Bernstein, arr. Perkins - “America / Tonight” from West Side Story 

Irish Folk Song, arr. Turner - She Moved Through the Fair for 4 horns 

Kerry Turner - The Seasons for Three Horn Choirs and Percussion