Browne, Geoffrey: The Art of Cor Anglais (4th edition)

The Art of Cor Anglais by Geoffrey Browne is a book for the advanced study of the cor anglais (english horn), stating the main problems of playing the instrument and offering solutions. The book aims to develop the students' own natural abilities by giving a thought-provoking commentary and background to thirty-five orchestral extracts, and with ideas on how the excerpts fit into the orchestra. There is an article on reeds, a method for circular breathing, a definition, and some history of the instrument. Also there is an article on performance technique and performance anxiety. Designed for oboe players who want to extend their knowledge by playing cor anglais, and for people who have difficulty in finding specialist teaching in this subject, it is also intended to be useful for composers and for conductors.