The uplifting sound of the horn, particularly in an orchestral setting, is familiar to audiences worldwide – but how do you play this wonderful instrument? Charlotte Smith interviews former London Symphony, London Philharmonic and current Royal Opera principal horn David Pyatt, who takes her through her first horn lesson.
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All the Right Notes: Season 1
- What’s the point of a conductor? (with conductor Sakari Oramo) 01/02/24
- Where do you start with opera? (with soprano Danielle de Niese) 08/02/24
- How do musicians cope with pressure? (with cellist Laura Van der Heijden) 15/02/24
- Why do we love The Lark Ascending? (with broadcaster Andrew Green) 22/02/24
- How do you look after your voice? (with vocal coach Olivia Sparkhall) 29/02/24
- How do you write a film soundtrack? (with film composer Anne Dudley) 07/03/24
- How do you play the French horn? (with Royal Opera House's principal horn, David Pyatt) 14/03/24
- What do musical terms really mean? (with author and critic Jessica Duchen) 21/03/24
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