Hermann Baumann

Hermann Baumann gradually built a career as one of the world's leading horn players following his decision in 1967 to abandon work as an orchestral member in favor of teaching and concertizing. As his appearances in Germany and abroad drew critical acclaim and the frequency of his recordings increased, Baumann became widely recognized both for his interpretive acumen and virtuoso technique. His earliest major successes were in German repertory, particularly the concertos of Richard Strauss, Weber, and Mozart. But for most of his career Baumann also performed a broad range of w...