Praludium, Chorale, and Postlude for Four Horns

This piece for horn quartet was adapted from three rarely heard pieces by Anton Bruckner. The "Praludium" and "Postlude" were originally written for keyboard. Bruckner was probably the finest organ improvisor of his time, but he wrote very few pieces for that instrument. The "Chorale" is adapted from an early quartet for men's voices c. 1848. Fortunately these three pieces work perfectly together for four horns. Bruckner's unmistakable harmonies, counterpoint, and drama are all present in this work. All attempts were made to create an edition that accurately reflects Bruckner's music as if he had originally written it for horn quartet. Enharmonic spellings were retained, and the articulations and dynamics were adjusted to both reflect Bruckner's intentions while making the music appropriate for live performances. "Praludium, Chorale, and Postlude for Four Horns" is a perfect piece for recitals, festivals, weddings, and any other ceremony.