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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)
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1. Evening Prayer
2. Rondo
3. Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
4. Prelude

On this CD:
  1. Titanic Fantasy for horn ensemble
    Composed by James Horner
    with Stephen Henderson
    Conducted by Geoffrey Simon

  2. La danza. Tarantella Napolitana ("Già la luna è in mezzo al mare"), for voice & piano (Soirées musicales)
    Composed by Gioachino Rossini
    Conducted by Geoffrey Simon

  3. Hänsel und Gretel, opera Evening Prayer
    Composed by Engelbert Humperdinck
    Conducted by Geoffrey Simon

  4. Tico-Tico no Fubá,  for voice & ensemble
    Composed by Zequinha de Abreu
    with Christopher Laurence, Stephen Henderson
    Conducted by Geoffrey Simon

  5. Horn Concerto No. 4 in E flat major, K. 495 Rondo
    Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    Conducted by Geoffrey Simon

  6. Le carnival romain (Roman Carnival Overture), ouverture catactéristique for orchestra, H.95 (Op. 9)
    Composed by Hector Berlioz
    with William Lockhart, Gary Kettel, Frank Ricotti
    Conducted by Geoffrey Simon

  7. Stardust
    Composed by Hoagy Carmichael
    Conducted by Geoffrey Simon

  8. Solomon, oratorio, HWV 67 Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
    Composed by George Frideric Handel
    Conducted by Geoffrey Simon

  9. Here's That Rainy Day
    Composed by James ("Jimmy") Van Heusen
    with Christopher Laurence
    Conducted by Geoffrey Simon

  10. Overture: Ruslan and Ludmilla, G. xivov
    Composed by Mikhail Glinka
    Conducted by Geoffrey Simon

  11. Tristan und Isolde, opera, WWV 90 Prelude
    Composed by Richard Wagner
    with William Lockhart
    Conducted by Geoffrey Simon

  12. Bohemian Rhapsody
    Composed by Freddie Mercury
    Conducted by Geoffrey Simon

  13. Caravan
    Composed by Duke Ellington, Juan Tizol
    with Christopher Laurence
    Conducted by Geoffrey Simon


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.

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars State of the Art Brass Playing, January 2, 2000
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!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars absolutely Inspirational, October 10, 2005
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?

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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!).
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars As a spouse of a horn player i say this is great...and so does she
I bought this for my wife who is a horn player and she says it is GREAT. She gets lots of enjoyment from listening to it and highly recommends this to anybody who enjoys horn... Read more
Published 22 months ago by jgshimer

4.0 out of 5 stars Great sounds!
Love this CD! Feel in love with it from the first hearing! The Titanic fantasy is wonderful, perhaps a tad long, but wonderful just the same. Read more
Published on June 15, 2006 by Tim Sarsany

3.0 out of 5 stars Its alright
This CD has some really beautiful playing, but a lot of the selections are cheesy. i.e. Titanic. They might as well have hired Celine Dion to sing along with them. Read more
Published on December 14, 2005 by Antonio Rocha

5.0 out of 5 stars Heaven on Earth
This CD is incredible. The horn is shown for all it is worth. From the beauty of the "Titanic" Fantasy and Hansel and Gretel to the latin Tico-Tico, jazz of Ellington in Caravan... Read more
Published on August 1, 2005 by Ben

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun and inspirational listen
I love this CD. In addition to showing off some of the finest horn playing I've ever heard, there's something here for every musical taste. Read more
Published on May 6, 2005 by Sulwen

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
This is the best horn CD I've ever been exposed to. I've been playing for about 8 years, and I've never heard horns sound this great. Read more
Published on March 31, 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
An absolutely amazing CD! Featuring God knows how many of the best hornists in London, this CD will keep you entertained.

Is this the best Horn CD ever? Read more
Published on March 23, 2005 by Chuck Hornist

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Wow! This is the best arrangement of some of the pieces that I have ever heard. I never knew why people liked the Titanic music so much until I heard this. Read more
Published on December 29, 2004

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Concept; Uninteresting Execution
I bought this CD specifically because of the overwhelming number of five star reviews here on Amazon, but frankly was underwhelmed when I actually heard it. Read more
Published on October 13, 2004 by Robert I. Hedges

4.0 out of 5 stars Powerful, Unique, and Entertaining
On the whole, excellent arrangements which feature some quite virtuosic performances. On some of the more demanding tracks there is a noticeable lack of cohesion. Read more
Published on July 22, 2004 by C. Smith

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