Catherine Likhuta's Vivid Dreams (2018) is a three-movement work for low horn and piano, commissioned by Denise Tryon. Lasting approximately 13 minutes, it places the horn in the role of storyteller, moving through contrasting imaginary scenes rather than treating the low register solely as an orchestral supporting voice.
Cradle in the Forest turns a lullaby into something unsettling; Octopus centers on a recurring eight-note figure; and Urban Secrets evokes a bustling city interrupted by a glimpse of a waltz inside a dance studio. The contrasting scenes invite careful attention to pacing, tone color, and changes of character. For a recital featuring contemporary low-horn repertoire, this cycle offers a substantial narrative arc with piano accompaniment. This is the original horn-and-piano work, not the later concerto version with wind ensemble.
The video below features Urban Secrets, the final movement of the cycle.
* 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.
Catherine Likhuta's Vivid Dreams (2018) is a three-movement work for low horn and piano, commissioned by Denise Tryon. Lasting approximately 13 minutes, it places the horn in the role of storyteller, moving through contrasting imaginary scenes rather than treating the low register solely as an orchestral supporting voice.
Cradle in the Forest turns a lullaby into something unsettling; Octopus centers on a recurring eight-note figure; and Urban Secrets evokes a bustling city interrupted by a glimpse of a waltz inside a dance studio. The contrasting scenes invite careful attention to pacing, tone color, and changes of character. For a recital featuring contemporary low-horn repertoire, this cycle offers a substantial narrative arc with piano accompaniment. This is the original horn-and-piano work, not the later concerto version with wind ensemble.
The video below features Urban Secrets, the final movement of the cycle.
* 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.