Renowned Czech horn player and pedagogue Zdenek Divoky offers a compelling collection of 10 Studies for Low Horn, designed to develop the essential skills required for mastering the lower register of the instrument. These studies focus on improving dynamics, articulation, tone quality, and flexibility—all within a musically rich context.
Far from being mere technical drills, each study is crafted to be expressive and musical, encouraging players to explore both the technical and artistic dimensions of low horn playing. Ideal for advanced students and professionals alike, this collection is a valuable addition to any horn player's library, helping to build confidence and finesse in the often challenging low register.
Zdenek Divoky, born 1954, studied horn at the Conservatorium and Janacek Academy of Art in Brno with Frantisek Solc. He won prizes at the Munich, Prague and Markneukirchen international competitions. His professional career began with the Brno Philharmonic Orchestra in 1973. In 1979 he joined the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra in Prague. Zdenek Divoky was an active chamber musician with various chamber ensembles – Horn Trio Prague, Czech Wind Harmony and Czech Philharmonic Octet. In 1997 he recorded four Horn concertos by Antonio Rosetti for Hänssler Classic. From 1992 to 2018 he organized the Hornclass masterclasses with Jindrich Petras and Jiri Havlik. Zdenek Divoky was professor of horn (2006–2018) at the Music Academy Prague where he graduated in 2005 with a Ph.D degree. He now teaches at the Conservatorium Prague..
