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Quinn Mason: Horn Sonata “No Horns Barred”
“This sonata was composed for my good friend David Cooper, now principal horn of the Chicago Symphony, as a parting gift when he became principal of the Berlin Philharmonic in 2017. I had studied Dave's playing a lot when he was principal of the Dallas Symphony and I sought to capture his virtuosic musicianship in this piece. It was later arranged for trombone on request for another virtuoso player and friend of mine, Will Lang.
The first movement, Restrained, is laid back, cool and doesn't take itself too serious. It wants to burst out with energy from its introverted shell but holds itself back multiple times. The second movement is a canzonetta, or a soft song with a bluesy feel to it. The general mood is relaxed, hence the name of this movement. Finally, the beast is let out of the cage in the last movement, Unleashed. Here, the virtuosity of the player and the pianist is on full display at a truly no holds barred level.” - Quinn Mason
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For the last few years I have been collecting the names of works written by composers who have been traditionally marginalized by Classical music, such as women and people of color. Here you will find the product of my effort, organized by genre. These lists can never truly be complete, so I will expand on them as frequently as I can. Please reach out to me if you notice any errors, are aware of any additional works I can include, or are a composer who would like their works either added or removed from this list!
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Caiti Beth is the type of horn player who loves to do it all; from orchestral and wind ensemble playing to chamber, new music, and solo performances, she is always busy and loving it! She particularly likes to place an emphasis on performing works by composers who are typically underrepresented in “classical" music. Read her DMA Essay “In the Forest I Wound My Horn: Studies in the Gender Semiotics of Horn in Classical and Romantic Orchestral Literature” here!
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