Vol. 7 No. 3 (December 1999)

Cover Concerto
The cover features Richard Watkins, who in May will give the première of the new Horn Concerto by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies .

Far Eastern Promise
The Horn Magazine meets Naomi Sharp, a young British horn player who is pioneering, despite many obstacles, a revival of the horn in Cambodia.

Heritage Horn
London's Royal Academy of Music recently became the proud owner of a historic horn - a Raoux, built in 1821. The instrument's pedigree can be traced through many eminent players right back to Giovanni Puzzi. E Bradley Strauchen tells the remarkable story.

Thoughts from the Pit
Paul Kampen, fourth horn with Opera North in Leeds, recounts some of the myriad delights of life in the pits.

Plumbing the Depths
Simon de Souza gives the low-down on how to develop a reliable low register.

A Dream Gathering
Pat Strevens reminisces about a remarkable horn-players' reunion that took place in 1974. More than fifty eminent players in the same room? Read on...

The Road to Vienna
Andrew Clark road tests the new Vienna model horn from the renowned German firm of Alexander.

PLUS News, Views, Reviews, Lively Letters and the original contribution of the redoubtable Otto Fisch, who recounts how he rewrote Handel's Messiah for a performance which included 'The Trumpet Shall Sound' - on ten horns!

Vol. 7 No. 2 (August 1999)

The Meister hornmaker retires
Chris Huning travelled to Mainz in Germany to interview Anton Alexander, as he stepped down after 28 years leading one of the world's most renowned horn-making firms.

Bach on the Slide
Roger Montgomery explains how he and horn builder, John Webb, are trying to solve the many problems posed by the horn writing of J.S.Bach. In the process they have come up with an innovative Natural Slide Horn.

Key Differences
Leading pianist, Ian Brown, (who is the younger brother of BBC Symphony Orchestra Principal Horn, Tim Brown,) reveals some of the delights and frustrations of accompanying the horn.

No OUCH in this Horn Section
The Horn Magazine profiles the members of the Oxford University Chamber Horns, and learns about the varied Oxford musical life.

In Debt to the Vikings
Simon de Souza explains how a sound knowledge of rape and pillage could help your Nielsen interpretations.

Shell LSO Prizewinners
The 1999 Shell LSO Music Scholarship final produced joint second prizes for two outstanding young horn players, Mark Almond and Rebecca Hill, who are first and third horns respectively in Britain's National Youth Orchestra. The Horn Magazine was there.

PLUS News, Views, Reviews, Lively Letters and the contributions of the redoubtable Otto Fisch, who in this edition recounts his problems with the unexpected aromas of Manchester.

Vol. 7 No. 1 (March 1999)

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...
The Horn Magazine reveals that Ewan McGregor was as handy with a horn as he now is with a light sabre!

The Sound of London
Ian Wagstaff reports on one of the most remarkable recording sessions of recent years, which saw thirty top London horn players come together to record one CD.

Profile - Richard Watkins
Hugh Seenan and Chris Huning interview Richard Watkins, and describe his rapid rise to the top of the horn-playing league.

Don't bash the ending!
Stephen Stirling urges good taste and restraint when the end (of a musical phrase) is in sight.

Triumph for a French Horn
The 1998 Paxman Young Horn Player competition was won by the young French player, Julien Mériglier. The Horn Magazine has all the details.

The 1998 British Horn Festival
Julian Baker reflects on the successes (and stresses and strains) of organising the 1998 Festival.

Add one Sauterelle
Roger Montgomery discovers the advantages of the latest natural horn from John Webb - now with added pistons.

PLUS News, Views, Reviews, Lively Letters and the academic contribution of the redoubtable Otto Fisch.