Hello, I’m Kuuta. On this page, I have carefully selected the performances that I absolutely want you to hear — chosen from among the many recordings of my favourite horn player, Peter Damm. Wherever possible I have included links to YouTube recordings, so you can listen to the music as you read.
From the brilliant solos of concertos to performances brimming with that unmistakable “Damm flavour” within the orchestra, I have put together a brief summary of the highlights for each article. Click on whichever piece catches your eye.
- 【No.1】Master Work of Peter Damm – Mozart Concert for flute and harp C-dur KV.299
Introducing a hidden gem from Peter Damm, the god of the horn. In Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp conducted by Otmar Suitner and the Staatskapelle Dresden, Damm’s unmistakable vibrato and gift for singing burst forth — even from the accompaniment. - 【No.2】Master Work of Peter Damm – Humperdinck “Hänsel und Gretel”According to Peter Damm’s own biographical notes, he performed Humperdinck’s opera Hänsel und Gretel at Christmas when he was sixteen years old. In Germany, it is a long-standing tradition for families with children to attend a full staging of this opera at the theatre during the Christmas season. It is natural to assume, therefore, that… Read more: 【No.2】Master Work of Peter Damm – Humperdinck “Hänsel und Gretel”
- 【No.3】Master Works by Peter Damm – Schubert “Auf dem Strom ” D.943I have 2 reasons to select this recording. The first is that I recently knew that Peter Schreier passed away on Christmas in 2019. My sincere condolences to Peter Schreier, my favorite tenor among all the singers. The second reason is that it get difficult to buy this recording in Japan. It is pity… Read more: 【No.3】Master Works by Peter Damm – Schubert “Auf dem Strom ” D.943
- 【No.4】Master Works of Peter Damm – Dukas “Villanelle”This is 4th posting. In Japan, if you give up something after 3 times try, you will be called “3 days monk “. To be honest, my Master is typical “3 days monk” but I don’t want to give up this series, even though I got big influence from my Master. However, this series… Read more: 【No.4】Master Works of Peter Damm – Dukas “Villanelle”
- 【No.5】Master Works of Peter Damm – Weber “Der Freischütz”Peter Damm clearly answered to a Japanese interview that his main profession is not solo player but orchestra horn player. Orchestra players need to fulfill conductor’s requirement by 100%. It is quite interesting that difference of playing style shows difference of conductor’s demand on Peter Damm. I selected Carlos Kleiber, who is known as the… Read more: 【No.5】Master Works of Peter Damm – Weber “Der Freischütz”
- 【No.6】Master Works of Peter Damm – Brahms Piano Concert No.2 B-dur Op.83One night, my Master returned home showing full smile on his face. It seemed he had a very happy event. I carefully listened to conversation between my Master and his wife inside the door. Master said, ” I finally encountered big Peter Damm fan in Tokyo. ” My master get acquaintance with Mr.K who… Read more: 【No.6】Master Works of Peter Damm – Brahms Piano Concert No.2 B-dur Op.83
