The London Horn Sound [IMPORT]

The London Horns (Artist), Zequinha de Abreu (Composer), Hector Berlioz (Composer), Hoagy Carmichael (Composer), Juan Ellington Duke / Tizol (Composer), Mikhail Glinka (Composer), George Frideric Handel (Composer), James Horner (Composer), Engelbert Humperdinck (Composer), Freddie Mercury (Composer), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer), Gioachino Rossini (Composer), James ("Jimmy") Van Heusen (Composer), Richard Wagner (Composer), Geoffrey Simon (Conductor), Frank Ricotti (Performer), Gary Kettel (Performer), Stephen Henderson (Performer)

Product Details

• Performer: Frank Ricotti, Gary Kettel, Stephen Henderson
• Conductor: Geoffrey Simon
• Composer: Zequinha de Abreu, Hector Berlioz, Hoagy Carmichael, Juan Ellington Duke / Tizol, Mikhail Glinka, et al.
• Audio CD (November 20, 2006)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Cala
• ASIN: B00000JHK7
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #32,270 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Product Description
The London Horn Sound builds on the extraordinary tradition of French Horn playing in London (formerly the home to the talents of Dennis Brain, Alan Civil and Barry Tuckwell) and brings together for the first time, today's generation of world-class London-based players including Richard Bissell, Nigel Black, Anthony Halstead, Frank Lloyd, David Pyatt, Hugh Seenan, Michael Thomson and Richard Watkins. From Mozart to Queen, Rossini to Ellington, with a tip of the hat to film soundtracks in the shape of James Horner's fantasy from the box office smashing epic movie Titanic, complemented by deft and sensitive arrangements this is a truly unique showcase for the cream of the London crop.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars State of the Art Brass Playing, January 2, 2000

By	Joe H Dixon (Texas) - See all my reviews

Cala Records is certainly to be commended for its excellent series highlighting a single musical instrument performed by the best London professionals on that instrument. "London Horn Sound" is, like others in the series, extraordinary playing. Surely there is no other city in the world with this many fine horn players (all are members of London's many fine orchestral ensembles and recording studios). The "cream" of London's fine professional hornists are featured playing a broad selection of music from Wagner & Rossini to Freddie Mercury and film music from "Titanic." This CD is a *must* for horn players. If you're a fan of trombonists, also get "The London Trombone Sound." Brilliant musical arrangements!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars absolutely Inspirational, October 10, 2005

By	Michele L. Poehlman (Oak Creek, WI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is THE CD I listen to on the way to rehearsal. It truly inspires me to do my absolute best! You've got to love Roman Carnival - so excellent! I would recommend this CD to anyone, especially horn and brass players. These performers are just phenomenal. What else is there to say?

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST HORN ENSEMBLE EVER, October 5, 2000

By	Benjamin Aneff (Lubbock, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

This CD is an ABSOLUTE MUST for ALL horn players and lovers. The playing in incredible, the musicianship is great, and most of all, it's incredibly entertaining!!! They do things the horn is not supposed to do!! By for the most impressive Horn CD there is(although audition improbable is pretty dang good too!).