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Parody: Vader at the Philharmonic

A look behind-the-scenes * In this video the Star Wars character Darth Vader takes on the role of orchestra conductor. But instead of a baton...

Luncheon on the Grass; A Respite for Foxes and Hunters

Every dog has its day. Generating both laughter and scandal in its day, Edouard Manet's Le déjeuner sur l'herbe (1863) was unusual not only for...

Mystery of ‘The Scream’ revealed

What was Munch screaming about? Was it the daily assault on our senses from media? The fear and anxiety of living in our modern age?...

Picasso’s Three Musicians, with a French horn

Another tweaked classic. The recent sweep of modern music at the Grammy awards in the classical music category inspired this "twisted classic." Three Musicians (1921) features...

Whistler’s Embouchure

On embouchure formation. A recent post at Julia Rose's blog makes an interesting observation about horn players and their thoughts on embouchures. It’s a shame that...

The Birth of Venus and Her Horn

A classic revisited for the new year. The Birth of Venus (c. 1482-6) by Sandro Botticelli depicts the goddess Venus, emerging from the sea as...

Washington Crosses Delaware With a French Horn

Bravery, heroism and no clams.* George Washington Crossing the Delaware (1851) by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze A historic moment in American history is captured on canvas; General George...

Artworks Inspired by the Horn (II)

Art inspired by the French horn. Artist Don Stewart combines creativity and intellect in his whimsical "composite" works. Through his web site, all these works...

Artworks Inspired by the Horn (I)

Artistic expressions inspired by the French horn. Beyond the little trinkets and baubles mentioned yesterday as Holiday gifts, there are other, higher end items to...

Late Night Visitor; A Variation on Nighthawks

Another classic revisited and revamped.* Nighthawks (1942) by Edward Hopper is among the most famous of American artworks. Four people are depicted in an...