Bruckner:
Ecce Sacerdos magnus for horn ensemble and organ

Wagner:
Prelude to the 3rd Act for horn ensemble and organ

von Weber:
Der Freischütz:
Hunting music for horn ensemble

Delibes:
Les Chasseresses for horn ensemble and organ

Strauss:
Vorspiel und Szene for horn ensemble

Franck:
Introduction et Chasse for 8 horns, bells and organ

Massenet:
Invocation for horn solo, ensemble and organ

Sonorous, romantic horn sounds perfectly match the organ with its many contrasting colours and huge tessitura. Yet, hardly any original compositions have been written for this combination. However, the music of the Austrian composer Anton Bruckner and his Belgian French contemporary Cesar Franck lends itself perfectly to transcriptions for horn ensemble and organ. Both were famous organists and both included prominent horn parts in their orchestral works. Their compositions were deeply influenced by the music of Richard Wagner. Three examples of Wagner’s innovative musical language, along with works by Weber, Delibes, Massenet and Richard Strauss complete the programme of this cd. Herman Jeurissen wrote all the arrangements and conducts the Ensemble Capricorno with Geerten van de Wetering, organ.