Richard Galliano is a French accordionist of Italian heritage. After a long and intense period of study, at 14, in a search to expand his ideas on the accordion, he began listening to jazz and heard records by the trumpet player Clifford Brown. The second decisive meeting took place in 1980, with the Argentinean composer and bandoneonist Astor Piazzolla.
Astor strongly encouraged Richard to create the French ?New Musette?, as he himself had previously invented the Argentinean ?New Tango?.
Some later collaboration include Chet Baker, Eddy Louiss, Ron Carter, Wynton Marsalis, Charlie Haden,
Gary Burton, Michel Portal, Toots Thielemans and Kurt Elling.

This arrangement for F or Eb Horn with piano of one of his most famous and performed pieces (with clear rhythmic references to the Piazzolla's "Libertango") is suitable for classroom, repertoire and recital.

Op. 85/12 Horn: Abendlied (Evening Song) by Robert Schumann Op. 85, No. 12. Duration: 3:10 Score: 3 pg. 29 ms. common time. Lento ? quarter note = 40. Piano part: 2 pg. solo part 1 pg.
Schumann Background
Robert Schumann (1810 ?1856) was a German composer and, moreover,a music critic. Music historians, as well as critics, generally agree that heis one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era. In the first place, Schumann was studying tobecome a lawyer. He quit law school, however, to pursue a career as a concert pianist. Be that as it may, he injured his hand andruined any chance of success as a virtuoso pianist. As a result, Schumann turnedhis musical attention to composing.

The Beginning of the End
In1848, Robert Schumann was in fact only 38 years old. Nevertheless, he wasalready weakening as a composer and conductor. His productivity, on thewhole, was slowing down. Furthermore, his conducting job at one of the world?soldest orchestras had come under great criticism.

Last Period
Schumannbecame inspired by the death of his friend Felix Mendelssohn theyear before. Similarly, he was stimulated by the Revolutions of 1848, andconsequently composed some of his most substantive works. It wasduring this last period of inspiration that he wrote his Scenes from Faust. Furthermore, he finishedthe Requiem for Mignon and the Introduction and Allegro for Piano & Orchestra. Next, he composed Scenes from the Forest forpiano. Finally, he composed the Twelve Four-hand Piano Worksfor Small & Large Children, Op. 85. This collection turns out, insummary, to be Schumann?s last great collection of piano literature.

Abendlied
Thefinal movement (Op.85/12) of this great collection on balance is entitled Abendlied or Evening Song. It is inessence a very effective recital encore especially following a more aggressiveor fast-paced piece. This is, in either case, a chance to develop long rubatophrases and demonstrate your musical sensitivity. This music, for the mostpart, sets a quiet, mysterious, and somewhat melancholy mood reminiscent ofevening-time just after sunset when the shadows become long and the sky beginsto darken.

CHRISTMAS HORN is a compilation of 6 Christmas songs arranged by Gary Lanier for Horn in F and Piano. The titles are (1) Silent Night, (2) Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, (3) Go Tell It on the Mountain, (4) O Holy Night, (5) O Little Town of Bethlehem, & (6) Good Christian Men Rejoice. Perfect for any Christmas event (54 pages).

A Mp3 piano accompaniment track is available containing all six songs listed as:
CHRISTMAS HORN (Piano Accompaniment for Horn in F)

One of the most widely used traditional English Christmas carols of all time has now been freshly arranged with jazz harmonies and also utilizes Johann Pachelbel's "Canon In D" and scored for a French Horn solo with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting. An accompaniment track is also available.

16 Favourite Hymns Vol.1 for solo French Horn is a collection of popular traditional hymns. They are simply arranged in easy keys for French Horn in F with separate piano accompaniment and chord symbols provided in the same file.

The hymns are in alphabetical order and are as follows

· Abide with Me, (Eventide)

· All People that on Earth do Dwell, (Old 100th)

· All Things Bright and Beautiful, (Bright and Beautiful)

· Amazing Grace, (Old Britain)

· Be Thou MY Vision, (Slane)

· Christ the Lord is Risen Today, (Crosby)

· The Church?s One Foundation, (Aurelia)

· City of God, (Richmond)

· Crown Him with Many Crowns, (Diademata)

· The Day Thou Gavest, (St Clement)

· Dear Lord and Father of Mankind, (Repton)

· Eternal Father Strong to Save, (Melita)

· The God of Love My Shepherd Is, (University)

· Oh God, Our Help in Ages Past, (St Anne)

· Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah, (Cwm Rhondda)

· Praise My Soul the King of Heaven (Laude Anima)

Fred Stride composed his dynamic work Fanfare and Scherzo for solo Horn, Strings and Timpani in the 1980's for horn virtuoso Martin Hackleman. It was first performed with the CBC Radio Orchestra of Vancouver.

The work has many dimensions, from the angular Fanfare, flashy scales, dance-like syncopations and calm bridge sections of the Scherzo.

This edition is the reduction of the chamber string version, is about 9 minutes in length, is appropriate for advanced performers and is available for Horn with Piano reduction accompaniment.

The Wedding Album is a collection of four beautiful and timeless wedding favourites, arranged for Solo Horn in F with Piano accompaniment. Whether for that Special Day, for a recital, or for your own entertainment, these arrangements are ideal for players at an intermediate level or higher. The 24-page file includes the piano accompaniments and the separate solo parts at the end.

Ave Maria was written by Franz Schubert in 1825 as the sixth song in his song cycle based on Walter Scott?s poem The Lady of the Lake. It is perhaps the best known of all his melodies, adapted for piano by Franz Liszt, and for orchestra many times since. It is often sung with the Latin lyrics of the Catholic hymn of the same name and has been heard everywhere from the Disney movie Fantasia to the funeral of J.F. Kennedy.

The Bridal March was written by Richard Wagner in 1850, scored for orchestra and chorus, and opening the third act of his opera, Lohingren. It is best known in the English-speaking world as ?Here Comes the Bride?. Queen Victoria?s daughter used the music for her marriage in 1858, and its popularity has endured ever since.

The Prince of Denmark?s March is better known nowadays as the Trumpet Voluntary and is often used in wedding ceremonies. It was in fact written for organ, with the melody played on the?trumpet stop?. Written around 1700, for many years this piece was mistakenly attributed to Henry Purcell. Only recently has it been established that the composer was Jeremiah Clarke, organist at St Paul?s Cathedral. It is somewhat ironic that this composer of a wedding mainstay was himself a victim of unrequited love. He consequently shot himself in the cathedral graveyard.

Felix Mendelssohn?s Wedding March was originally written in 1842 as incidental music to Shakespeare?s famousplay, Midsummer Night?s Dream. When Queen Victoria?s daughter used the music for her marriage in 1858, it became instantly popular and has remained a wedding favourite ever since.

A Thousand Years for French Horn and Piano.

"6 Easy Dixieland Tunes" for French Horn in F and Piano, great ideas for beginners/intermediate, comfortable range and key (complete parts). Contents: 1. Down By The Riverside ? trad. (*key C) 2. Joshua Fight The Battle of Jerico ? trad. (*key F min.) 3. Just A Closer Walk With Thee ? trad. (*key C) 4. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot - trad. (*key Bb) 5. Washington and Lee Swing ? Mark W. Sheafe and Thornton W. Allen. (*key Eb) 6. When The Saints Go Marching In - trad. (*key F). *Concert Key.

Super Mario Bros Theme for Horn in F and Piano.

"A Thousand Years" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Christina Perri, and written by Perri and David Hodges, for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn ? Part 1. The song was released as a digital download on October 18, 2011, worldwide, and serves as the second single for the movie. In this version, the composition was arranged for Horn in F and Piano by Harry Walker.