This one-movement work, composed in the French Romantic style, is a beautiful piece that highlights the horn’s smooth, rich timbre. The piece remains mostly in the horn’s middle- to-upper register and requires sustained breath support from the performer. It is straightforward rhythmically and dynamically. If performing this work on a full recital, endurance may be a consideration. For while the work is fairly short in terms of length, the concentration of pitches in the horn’s middle-to-upper register may be cause for some concern. Programming this work early on in the recital would eliminate this concern. The piece was originally written for horn and orchestra, but a reduction for horn or cello, and piano was completed by Marcel Labey.
Composer | Chabrier, Emmanuel |
Dates | (1841-1894) |
Duration | 9:00 |
Horn Range | C2 to A5 |
Level | Medium/Difficult |
Clef | Treble and “Old-Notation” Bass Clef |
Techniques | Lip Trill |
Era/Style | Romantic |
Country/Region | France |
Accompaniment Available | Orchestra, Piano |
Accompaniment Difficulty | Moderate |
Movements | One Movement |