Back in 2014 I posted about this excellent resource by Eli Epstein. Here’s a brief quote to summarize that article and the recording:

This brings me to the subject of today’s review, which is, as far as I’m concerned, a perfect sequel to the original horn excerpts CD. I’m a big fan of Eli Epstein, a former member of the Cleveland Orchestra, and a renowned horn pedagogue. I’ve reviewed his book, Horn Playing from the Inside Out, and his YouTube video on the finger breath, both of which address numerous pedagogical issues. What I like most about Epstein’s approach to the horn is the balance between technical and musical considerations. He not only explains how things should sound, but lays out a step-by-step process to help you achieve that sound. In Orchestral Excerpts for Low Horn, Epstein discusses and performs 21 low horn excerpts from the standard repertoire, providing a wonderful resource for teachers and students tackling these challenging passages. The accompanying website (www.epsteinhornexcerpts.com/), which includes pictures, diagrams, and links to recordings, is a great companion to his other pedagogical materials.

Eli recently contacted me to announce that this fantastic recording is now available in a remastered version on Spotify, Apple Music, Medianet/Audible, Pandora, Qobuz, Tidal and YouTube Music (see below).

These recordings and commentary on some of the most frequently requested low horn audition excerpts have been immensely helpful to my students and me, and if you are not aware of them you now have a remastered and online accessible version to enjoy!