Festival Review
Norman Macdougall reports on the 2009 British Horn Festival, which featured many fine players including David Pyatt and Michael Thompson (pictured).

Nights at the Opera
Hugh Seenan profiles Richard Bissill, who has been appointed joint principal horn at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.

The Basic Essentials
Ralph Hall concludes his series on playing technique with a comprehensive summary of the essentials.

The Watford Pedigree
Tony Catterick investigates why Watford Grammar School has produced so many fine horn players (including Michael Thompson, David Pyatt, Tim Thorpe, Ted Chance, Michael Purton and Adrian Leaper).

Where Do These Go?
Hugh Seenan gives some tips on the best positions for horn tuning slides.

Peach or Lemon?
Andrew Clark describes how to tell if your horn was well made.

Half a Century of Conductors
Pat Strevens continues his anecdotes of some of the more (and less) memorable conductors of the postwar period.

Plus comprehensive news, readers' letters, a challenging crossword, views and CD reviews from the world of British horn playing.