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Alec Frank-Gemmill

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Featuring a natural horn owned by the Brain family!Frank-Gemills eloquent rendition of Brahms!SACD hybrid disc. Alec Frank-Gemill, a horn player garnering much attention, takes on Brahmss chamber music on this album.Alec Frank-Gemell is a rising star who currently serves as principal horn of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. Although the horn is an instrument that demands a high level of technical skill, Frank-Gemell captivates listeners with his truly eloquent playing, backed by a technique that borders on perfection. His discography includes *A Noble and Melancholic Instrument* (BISSA2228) on the BIS label, a collection of works by 19th-century composers, *Early Horn Concertos: Before W.A. Mozart* (BISSA2315), featuring works by Ferster, Telemann, Neruda, Leopold Mozart, and five horn concertos by Haydn.In this Brahms recording, the instrument itself is also worth noting. For the performa