G. Henle Verlag Morceau De Concert In F Minor Op. 94 For Horn And Piano

G. Henle Verlag

Morceau De Concert In F Minor Op. 94

For Horn And Piano

As With Schumann’S "Concert Piece For Four Horns" Op. 86 (Hn 1138) Saint Saëns’ "Morceau De Concert" Was Also Composed With The Idea Of Exploiting The Technical Possibilities Of The New Valve Horn Mechanism. In This Case, The French Horn Player Henri Chaussier Provided The Impulse. He Had Developed A Novel “Cor Omnitonique” And Wanted To Demonstrate The Merits Of His Instrument With Saint Saëns’ Composition. Chaussier’S Invention Did Not Gain Acceptance Amongst Horn Players – Although The "Morceau De Concert" Did! From Today’S Standpoint The Popular Work With One Movement Is Not Overly Demanding Technically; In Addition, Saint Saëns Himself Suggested Two Abridgements To Simplify The Piece, Meaning That Even Advanced Pupils Can Venture To Play It.