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Ursula Paludan Monberg
Ursula Paludan Monberg is an internationally renowned horn player, born in Aalborg, Denmark, in 1982. Immersed in classical music from a young age, she has grown into a virtuoso, currently serving as the principal horn with The English Concert and a horn player with the Gaechinger Cantorey. Her album "The Early Horn: Telemann, Graun, Haydn & Mozart" showcases her exceptional skill and traces the evolution of the natural horn as a solo instrument throughout the 18th century. Monberg's performances are celebrated for their technical brilliance and expressive depth, making her a standout in the world of classical music.
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Ursula Paludan Monberg presents a captivating exploration of the natural horn's evolution as a solo instrument throughout the 18th century in her album "The Early Horn: Telemann, Graun, Haydn & Mozart." Released on Hyperion in February 2020, this 79-minute recital showcases her mastery of the valve-less horn, delivering a virtuosic performance that spans a variety of compositions from notable composers of the era.
The album opens with works by Georg Philipp Telemann, including the Sinfonia da camera in D Major and the Concerto a 3 in F Major, demonstrating the early capabilities and versatility of the natural horn. The program continues with pieces by Carl Heinrich Graun and Joseph Haydn, further illustrating the instrument's development and the composers' innovative approaches to its use.
The Mozarts—Leopold and Wolfgang Amadeus—bookend the recital, with Leopold's Concerto in E-Flat Major and Wolfgang's renowned Horn Quintet in E-Flat Major, K. 407, highlighting the horn's expressive range and technical demands. Throughout the album, Paludan Monberg's skillful playing and nuanced interpretations bring these historical works to life, offering a fascinating journey through the natural horn's rich musical heritage.