English horn
Example Sentences
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Pedro R. Díaz played the haunting English horn solos—in costume in the tunnel—embodying the lifelong mourning that torments Tristan.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
The English horn issued a plaintive, simple melody, as if trying to evoke older memories of a nearly forgotten time.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2025
Ryan Roberts, on English horn, played with his usual flawless poetry in small yet meaningful solos, especially near the end.
From New York Times • May 20, 2023
Kathryn Meany Wilson gave a beautiful solo on English horn — tracing the path of a plane through darkness.
From Washington Post • Nov. 11, 2022
No melody displays the true character of the English horn better than the Ranz des Vaches in the overture to Rossini's "William Tell"—that lovely Alpine song which the flute embroiders with exquisite ornament.
From How to Listen to Music, 7th ed. Hints and Suggestions to Untaught Lovers of the Art by Krehbiel, Henry Edward
