HORN CHAMBER MUSIC
Paper Tigers
for double wind quintet
9' 30" | trumpet, horn and trombone
Trio for Clarinet, Bassoon and Horn
5' | clarinet, bassoon and horn
Gitz & Spitz Suite
for brass quintet
14' | trumpets (2), French horn, trombone, tuba
Upcoming:
Toward Stillness
for horn and piano
Six Short Stories for Woodwind Quintet
12' | flute / piccolo, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon
Flashes of Decay
for chamber ensemble
12' | flute / piccolo; English horn; clarinet / bass clarinet; horn; tuba; percussion (2); harp; piano
Tetris
for double wind quintet
18' | 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 horns, 2 bassoons
Three Episodes for Chamber Ensemble
for chamber ensemble
12' | flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, percussion (1), piano, violin, viola, cello and double bass
STAGE MUSIC WITH HORN
Gitz & Spitz
for actor and chamber ensemble
50' | actor; clarinet, alto saxophone, bassoon; horn; trumpet; trombone, tuba and percussion (1)
The Adventures of Pinocchio
for three actors and woodwind quintet / orchestra
61' | 3 actors (F,M,M), flute / piccolo, oboe / English horn, clarinet, horn, bassoon and piano
OR:
3 actors (F,M,M), flute / piccolo, oboe / English-horn, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, percussion (1), harp, piano, strings
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FOR HORN
Contemporary music for horn is an exciting and dynamic area of music that has seen significant growth and innovation in recent years. This genre is characterized by its diversity, with compositions ranging from solo pieces to large ensemble works, and styles that span from the traditional to the avant-garde. The horn, with its rich tonal qualities and versatile range, has become a favored instrument for many contemporary composers. These composers are continually pushing the boundaries of what is possible with the horn, creating new techniques and sounds that challenge traditional notions of the instrument’s capabilities.
One such composer who has made significant contributions to this field is Lior Navok. Navok’s work for the horn is extensive and varied, encompassing solo pieces, chamber music, and larger ensemble works. His innovative approach to composition has resulted in pieces that are not only technically challenging but also deeply expressive, expanding the emotional and musical range of the horn. Navok’s contributions to the contemporary horn repertoire have been widely recognized and have played a significant role in shaping the direction of contemporary music for horn. His work embodies the creativity and innovation that is at the heart of contemporary music, making him a pivotal figure in this genre.
