Horn Ensemble Series: Berlin Philharmonic Horns

In my opinion, no orchestra in present day is as innovative as the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Thanks to Herbert von Karajan, they have been a pioneer in promoting orchestra using different means of media especially in film recording. Now, their digital concert hall allows audience world wide watch their live streaming performance online as well as a huge performances and documentary video archival.

Horn section of Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra is also highly engaged in online media such as Sarah Willis' Horn Hangout, or check out their facebook page (for some fun stuff!) for example.

Don't get me wrong. They are not famous because of this media. They are famous and highly respected through their artistic ability in making this instrument sounds even better!

Let's check out some of their performances

Here is part 1 (out of 6) of their performance in Japan. This piece is Rossini (arr. Pritchard) La Danza.
The rest of this concert can be found on YouTube.

Performers: 

Stefan Dohr, Fergus McWilliams, Klaus Wallendorf (now retired), Norbert Hauptmann (now retired), Radek Barborak, Georg Schreckenberger, Stefan de Leval Jazierski, and Sarah Willis

Here is the funny one!

Performers: 

Stefan Dohr, Fergus McWilliams, Stefan de Leval Jazierski, and Sarah Willis

There is also a horn quartet recording performed by four members of the horn section called 'Four Corners' which was in my very first post! Even though it comprises of some fun music but it is not easy! My favorite track of this CD is Tokyo Subway Polka.

Four Corners:

Stefan Dohr, Fergus McWilliams, Klaus Wallendorf (now retired), and Sarah Willis

This should be enough for today! If you want to know more about them, click links in the post and enjoy!