Vol. 9 No. 2 (December 2001)

Sarah takes on Berlin
Sarah Willis (pictured) talks about her recent appointment as fourth horn of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, making her the first woman brass player there.

Starting at the Top
John Ryan, the newest recruit to the horn section of the London Symphony Orchestra, reveals how he was offered two top jobs - third horn with the LSO and first horn with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra - at the same time, and at the age of 22.

The 22nd British Horn Festival
Paul Sawbridge reports in depth on the 2001 Festival in Cardiff, which included the formidable Phil Myers.

The Brahms Trio
Stephen Stirling gives a personal appreciation of one of the most magical, and demanding, pieces in the horn repertoire.

Horn Reviews
Richard Bissill explores the new Conn 11D, while Neil Shewan road tests the new Paxman Model 23.

Life after the Horn
Patrick Garvey tells The Horn how he made the transition from being a top horn player to being a top agent.

Give It Five!
Richard Bissill demonstrates his versatility by discussing the demands of playing in the London Brass quintet.

PLUS News, Views, Reviews, Lively Letters and the all-new Hornascope, which makes conventional astrology look predictable.

Vol. 9 No. 1 (August 2001)

A Great Attraction
Phil Myers (pictured), principal horn of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, is one of the big attractions of the 22nd British Horn festival, being held in Cardiff.

How To Practise
David Pyatt, co-principal horn of the London Symphony Orchestra, tackles head-on the subject that most players would rather avoid.

Is There Life After Grade 8?
Stephan Smoktunowicz suggests ways in which players can continue to develop their playing after having reached the summit of passing Grade 8.

Am I Too Loud?
John Pignéguy suggests that horn players should devote at least as much attention to playing quietly as to playing loudly.

Four Horned Fandango
Mark-Anthony Turnage, one of the best-known young British composers, talks to Chris Larkin about his new work for horn quartet and orchestra, probably the first major work for this combination since Schumann.

Days Out in the Country
The Horn reports on three enterprising regional horn days, in High Wycombe, Reading and Ilminster.

In Your Dreams!
The talented development team at Tubedream Simulation Systems Inc. bring The Horn up to date on their pioneering work into virtual reality horn playing.

PLUS News, Views, Reviews, and Lively Letters

Vol. 8 No. 3 (March 2001)

A Fine Festival
Angus West reports on the 21st British Horn Festival, which featured the phenomenal talents of Radovan Vlatkovic (pictured), Jim Thatcher, Ifor James and many other fine players.

The Birth of the Valved Horn
Andrew Clark discusses early 19th century horn technique, and speculates about likely performance styles,
as revealed through the compositions of Carl Czerny.

The Vienna Horn Sound - on a Single Bb!
Ian Wagstaff reports on Tim Jones's recent short-notice appearance as first horn with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.

The Horn Oscars
Hugh Seenan salutes the role of horn players, especially British ones, in the success of Hollywood blockbusters.

Down the Pit - the Last Act
Paul Kampen, fourth horn with Opera North in Leeds, concludes his entertaining views from the pit.

The Pro Who Never Was
Chris Crawley meets Ivor Cleveland, whose professional horn-playing promise (he had joined the National Youth Orchestra in 1954 at the age of 12) was cut short by a family tragedy, but who has continued playing as an accomplished amateur to this day.

PLUS News, Views, Reviews, Lively Letters and the one and only contribution of the legendary Otto Fisch, who plans to be immortalised and reproduced at the same time.