The Early Horn

This introduction to the early horn provides a historical account of the instrument's development during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as well as a practical guide to playing techniques and principles of interpretation. The book aims to help performers to play in a historically appropriate style and provides a series of case studies including major works from the horn repertoire by Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann and Brahms. It includes chapters on the historical background of the instrument, its design and development, and choice of instrument today.

• Provides comprehensive coverage of issues related to historical performance on the horn
• Includes seven case studies from the horn repertoire from Bach to Schumann
• Suitable for players of all levels and not only those with period instruments