Frédéric Chopin: 6 Studies for Solo Horn
Six Studies after various pieces by Chopin. Adapted for horn by Steve Lewis and edited by Martin Hackleman
Review from James Boldin's Horn World: ”Frédéric Chopin is renowned as a composer of works with piano, and his gift for idiomatic melodies on that instrument is enough to make even a horn player jealous! If you’ve ever wanted to play some of Chopin’s most well-known melodies on the horn, while also working on flexibility, endurance, phrasing, and other fundamentals, this collection of 6 Studies for solo horn is for you. It includes horn-only versions of the following:
Mazurka in F Minor, Op. 7, No. 3
Prelude Op. 28, No. 6
Prelude Op. 28, No. 15 (The “Raindrop” prelude)
Polonaise in B-flat Major
from Fantasie-Impromptu No. 4, Op. 66
“Largo” from Cello Sonata, Op. 65
These adaptations work quite well on the horn, while retaining the essential character of the original compositions. The range and rhythmic requirements are well within the abilities of an intermediate to advanced player, but achieving the appropriate style and overall effect could prove challenging. My favorite so far is the “Largo” from the Cello Sonata, and I’m looking forward to spending more time with these pieces.”
Six Studies after various pieces by Chopin. Adapted for horn by Steve Lewis and edited by Martin Hackleman
Review from James Boldin's Horn World: ”Frédéric Chopin is renowned as a composer of works with piano, and his gift for idiomatic melodies on that instrument is enough to make even a horn player jealous! If you’ve ever wanted to play some of Chopin’s most well-known melodies on the horn, while also working on flexibility, endurance, phrasing, and other fundamentals, this collection of 6 Studies for solo horn is for you. It includes horn-only versions of the following:
Mazurka in F Minor, Op. 7, No. 3
Prelude Op. 28, No. 6
Prelude Op. 28, No. 15 (The “Raindrop” prelude)
Polonaise in B-flat Major
from Fantasie-Impromptu No. 4, Op. 66
“Largo” from Cello Sonata, Op. 65
These adaptations work quite well on the horn, while retaining the essential character of the original compositions. The range and rhythmic requirements are well within the abilities of an intermediate to advanced player, but achieving the appropriate style and overall effect could prove challenging. My favorite so far is the “Largo” from the Cello Sonata, and I’m looking forward to spending more time with these pieces.”
Six Studies after various pieces by Chopin. Adapted for horn by Steve Lewis and edited by Martin Hackleman
Review from James Boldin's Horn World: ”Frédéric Chopin is renowned as a composer of works with piano, and his gift for idiomatic melodies on that instrument is enough to make even a horn player jealous! If you’ve ever wanted to play some of Chopin’s most well-known melodies on the horn, while also working on flexibility, endurance, phrasing, and other fundamentals, this collection of 6 Studies for solo horn is for you. It includes horn-only versions of the following:
Mazurka in F Minor, Op. 7, No. 3
Prelude Op. 28, No. 6
Prelude Op. 28, No. 15 (The “Raindrop” prelude)
Polonaise in B-flat Major
from Fantasie-Impromptu No. 4, Op. 66
“Largo” from Cello Sonata, Op. 65
These adaptations work quite well on the horn, while retaining the essential character of the original compositions. The range and rhythmic requirements are well within the abilities of an intermediate to advanced player, but achieving the appropriate style and overall effect could prove challenging. My favorite so far is the “Largo” from the Cello Sonata, and I’m looking forward to spending more time with these pieces.”