Four Quartets, Volume 1 brings music by Bach, Handel, and Tchaikovsky to an ensemble of four horns through arrangements by Lowell E. Shaw. Published by The Hornists' Nest as HN2, the collection contains transcriptions rather than original quartets composed by Shaw.
The selections are Bach's Sarabande from English Suite No. 2 and Minuet from Partita No. 1, Handel's Blessing and Honour from Messiah, and Tchaikovsky's Pizzicato Ostinato from Symphony No. 4. Together, they introduce keyboard, choral, and orchestral music into the horn quartet's repertoire.
The contrasting sources offer a reason to explore different approaches to phrasing and articulation: a dance movement, a chorus, and an orchestral scherzo should not all receive the same treatment. A horn ensemble can use the set for chamber coaching or recital programming while working on blend, balance, and a shared musical style. No additional accompanying instrument is required.
* Note: Houghton Horns is not in any way affiliated with the creators of this video. We included the video to give you a general taste of how the piece sounds, but these artists' interpretation of the piece may differ from your sheet music.
* Note: Houghton Horns is not in any way affiliated with the creators of this video. We included the video to give you a general taste of how the piece sounds, but these artists' interpretation of the piece may differ from your sheet music.
Four Quartets, Volume 1 brings music by Bach, Handel, and Tchaikovsky to an ensemble of four horns through arrangements by Lowell E. Shaw. Published by The Hornists' Nest as HN2, the collection contains transcriptions rather than original quartets composed by Shaw.
The selections are Bach's Sarabande from English Suite No. 2 and Minuet from Partita No. 1, Handel's Blessing and Honour from Messiah, and Tchaikovsky's Pizzicato Ostinato from Symphony No. 4. Together, they introduce keyboard, choral, and orchestral music into the horn quartet's repertoire.
The contrasting sources offer a reason to explore different approaches to phrasing and articulation: a dance movement, a chorus, and an orchestral scherzo should not all receive the same treatment. A horn ensemble can use the set for chamber coaching or recital programming while working on blend, balance, and a shared musical style. No additional accompanying instrument is required.
* Note: Houghton Horns is not in any way affiliated with the creators of this video. We included the video to give you a general taste of how the piece sounds, but these artists' interpretation of the piece may differ from your sheet music.
* Note: Houghton Horns is not in any way affiliated with the creators of this video. We included the video to give you a general taste of how the piece sounds, but these artists' interpretation of the piece may differ from your sheet music.