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Seraphinoff, Richard

Natural Horns by Richard Seraphinoff A Little History – After learning metalworking, and instrument making skills in the mid 70s, and making valveless horns using modern horn parts, in the early 80s I began to seriously pursue the production of copies of historical horns, reproducing them in precise detail in all of their dimensions, material thicknesses, and construction methods. The first true reproduction made with this approach was the Raoux orchestra horn model copied from a horn in the collection of Louis Stout, which I began making in 1983. The earliest of these instruments went to players such as Francis Orval, Jeff Snedeker, William Purvis, Kristen Thelander, and many others. As time went on the importance of historical bell construction (one piece construction, or single piece with a gusset) became clear. and I began making other models with more historical methods of construction. The addition of models of horns to cover other periods needed in the period instrument world was also needed, and this led to the addition of three models of earlier 18th century baroque horns, and several choices for the classical period. Other issues of importance to the determination of the physical form and musical qualities of the early horn, such as reproducing historical mouthpieces came into the process, and constant research has kept the process alive over the past 30 years. As a result I was able to develop the proper instruments for my own use as a player, and supply others in the field of historical horn performance with the tools that they needed to function well in period instrument ensembles.

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