Phourhies (Neuheit Horn)

Phourhies (Neuheit Horn) 1. Der Seeigel und die Robbe / LOursin et le Phoque / The Sea Urchin And The Seal 2. Das Seepferdchen / LHippocampe / The Seahorse 3. Der Schwertfisch / LEspadon / The Swordfish Robert Delanoff - PHOURHIES (2005) for Horn Quartet In PHOURHIES, Robert Delanoff offers an imaginative work whose mysterious title is formed from the initial letters of the four French names of the sea creatures that inspire its movements. This three-part piece immerses the listener in a vivid underwater world shaped by highly evocative horn writing. The first movement, Loursin et le phoque, contrasts the sharp, prickly nature of the sea urchin with the sly playfulness of the seal, creating an expressive and dynamic dialogue. The second movement, Lhippocampe, brings a gentle, floating atmosphere, its delicate lines capturing the graceful motion of the seahorse. The work concludes with Lespadon, a lively and incisive portrayal of the swordfish, full of drive and forward momentum. Lasting around ten minutes, PHOURHIES showcases the full expressive and technical potential of the horn quartet, blending imagination, character, and instrumental virtuosity.