Barry Tuckwell was a distinguished Australian horn player, widely considered one of the greatest horn players of his generation. Born on 5 March 1931 in Melbourne, he showed prodigious talent from an early age, taking up the horn at the tender age of 13 and becoming a professional musician just two years later. In 1950, Tuckwell moved to England, where he would establish his career, holding the position of first horn with the London Symphony Orchestra for 13 years from 1955 to 1968.

Tuckwell's mastery of the horn was not limited to orchestral playing; he was also a renowned soloist and chamber musician. Over the span of his career, he made over 50 recordings, including the complete Mozart horn concerti, concertos by Richard Strauss, and many other pieces written for the French horn. Tuckwell possessed a remarkable command of the instrument, characterized by a warm tone, precision, and an effortless technique. His contributions to classical music extend beyond performance, having authored books on horn playing and serving on the faculties of the Royal Academy of Music in London and the Juilliard School in New York. Recognized with three Grammy nominations throughout his career, Tuckwell's legacy endures in the countless horn players he inspired and in the significant discography he left behind when he retired in the late 1990s. Barry Tuckwell passed away on 16 January 2020, leaving behind a rich heritage for the world of classical music.

Genres

Classical Horn

Classical Performance

Latest Release

Elgar: Symphonies Nos 1-3, Enigma Variations, Cello Concerto, Marches

Edward Elgar•

London Symphony Orchestra•

Sir Colin Davis•

Barry Tuckwell•

Antonio Pappano

Album - 40 Tracks - Released November 24, 2023