This recording presents a selection of some of the most well-loved works for the horn. Titled The Romantic Horn, the works highlight the lyrical gems of the European repertoire for the instrument, with works by Beethoven, Schumann. Richard Watkins is one of the most sought-after horn players of his generation. He was Principal Horn of the Philharmonia Orchestra for twelve years, and is currently a member of The Nash Ensemble and is a founding member of London Winds. His extensive discography includes recordings of concertos by Mozart, Malcolm Arnold, Reinhold GliÃ¨re, Ethel Smyth and Colin Matthews, as well as Mozart's Sinfonia concertante and chamber music for horn by Schumann, Schubert and Poulenc. The pianist Julius Drake lives in London and specializes in chamber music, working with many of the world's leading artists, both in recital and in the recording studio. He appears regularly at all the major music centres, including the Aldeburgh, Edinburgh, Munich, Schubertiade, and Salzburg music festivals; Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, New York; Concertgebouw, Amsterdam; Philarmonie, Berlin; ChÃ¢telet and MusÃ©e de Louvre, Paris; La Scala, Milan; Liceu, Barcelona; Musikverein and Konzerthaus, Vienna; and Wigmore Hall and the BBC Proms in London.

Tracklist:

Horn Sonata, Op. 17: I. Allegro
Horn Sonata, Op. 17: II. Poco Adagio
Horn Sonata, Op. 17: III. Rondo
Nocturno, Op. 7
Andante, Op. Posth
Adagio And Allegro, Op. 70
Rêverie, Op. 24
Romance
Villanelle
Élégie
Hunter’s Moon

UPC: 635212055625
Label: Signum Classics
Release Date: 3.8.19
Format: CD

Beethoven / Watkins / Drake - Romantic Horn (CD)