Robert Lee Watt fell in love with the French horn at an early age. He met a lot of resistance from people who thought his background and his race made a career with the instrument unlikely — but he ...

Since Richard Strauss' father was a professional french horn player, the sound of the horn was one of the first young Richard heard. That love of the horn stayed with him all his life. This morning we ...

Russ Peterson says he began composing classical music for the saxophone because there simply wasn't enough. "We don't have this depth of literature," Peterson, 34, says. "We've got some good music, ...

Nathan Ukens has been making a firm impression as the Santa Fe Symphony’s principal hornist since acceding to that position in July 2014. Last Sunday, April 23, he confirmed his merit by appearing as ...

During my time as a professional musician it has been a privilege being invited to various orchestras and festivals abroad. Indeed, as somebody who is half-German and half-English, and having also ...