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Anton Horner

1877 – 1971

Austrian hornist

Horn playerUniversity teacher
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About Anton Horner

Lived 1877 – 1971 (aged 93–94). Anton Horner was an Austrian horn player and university teacher.

Anton Horner (June 21, 1877 – December 4, 1971) was an American horn player. He was part of the Philadelphia Orchestra for 44 years and served for 28 years as its solo horn player. He is credited for introducing the double horn to the United States.

Biography Horner was born in Gossengrün, Bohemia, part of Austria-Hungary (now Krajková in the Czech Republic) in 1877. He studied under Friedrich Gumpert at the Leipzig Conservatory. After coming to the United States, he joined the Pittsburgh Symphony led by Victor Herbert in 1899. He toured Europe in 1900 with the Sousa Band. From 1902 until his retirement in 1946, Horner performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra, whose director Eugene Ormandy later called him "not only one of the greatest horn players of his time, but of all time”. Horner also taught for many years at the Curtis Institute of Music. Among his many accomplished pupils was Mason Jones.

Personal life and death From July 2, 1903, until her death on July 19, 1962, Horner was married to the former Alice Elizabeth Roeth.

Horner died in Springfield, Pennsylvania, on December 4, 1971, at age 94.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1971, Philadelphia
Occupation
Horn player, university teacher
Nationality
Education
University of Music and Theatre Leipzig
Employers
Curtis Institute of Music
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Anton Horner?

Austrian hornist (1877–1971)

When was Anton Horner born?

Anton Horner was born on 21 June 1877 in Krajková.

When did Anton Horner die?

Anton Horner died in 1971 in Philadelphia.

What was Anton Horner's occupation?

Anton Horner was a horn player and university teacher.

What nationality was Anton Horner?

Anton Horner was Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Anton Horner

· Wikidata: Q87689

· DBpedia: Anton Horner

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