French Horn Recording Opportunity with Radek Baborák in Prague
Featured Recording Opportunity • Horn
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We’re excited to announce a new featured recording opportunity with internationally acclaimed horn soloist Radek Baborák, one of the most distinguished figures on the global classical stage. This opportunity invites composers to record original works for horn (solo or in chamber settings) alongside Baborák and his hand-picked collaborators in Prague, culminating in a professionally produced release and a public concert.
Radek Baborák
About the Artist
Do a search for top French Horn players of all time, and you’ll be hard pressed to find many lists which don’t include his name.
Radek Baborák is a celebrated performer and educator with over 35 years of international experience. He has performed as a soloist with the Berlin and Vienna Philharmonic Orchestras, under leading conductors such as Simon Rattle, Daniel Barenboim, Seiji Ozawa, and John Eliot Gardiner. His extensive experience as both horn soloist and conductor brings an unparalleled level of artistry and insight to every project he leads.
In addition to his work as a horn soloist, Baborák maintains an active international conducting career, bringing his interpretive depth to orchestras around the world. He has premiered works by leading contemporary composers including Toshio Hosokawa, Kaija Saariaho, and Esa-Pekka Salonen, and his own compositions and arrangements have been featured in concert programs and recordings alike. This breadth of experience—as performer, conductor, and creator—underscores his multifaceted approach to music-making and his ongoing commitment to artistic innovation.
“Baborák is easily one of the world’s best horn players”
“Principal horn Radek Baborák had melted our hearts with his great, arching solo in the gracious third movement of Brahms’s third symphony”
“I wonder whether Baborák’s performance … may have offered the finest horn playing I have heard. I can safely say that I have heard none finer.”
Recording & Performance Structure
Selected pieces will be recorded individually in an efficient and artistically focused process at Studio Martínek, a state-of-the-art facility in Prague known for its natural acoustics and breathtaking main hall. The final program will culminate in a public concert in Prague upon release of all recordings.
Eligible Works
We are currently seeking original compositions or arrangements that feature horn in any of the following contexts:
Larger ensemble works may be considered on a case-by-case basis. All submissions will be reviewed for technical feasibility, musical compatibility, and recording logistics.
Why Submit?
Submit Your Work
Submit your score or work samples to our A&R team for an initial review. Selected composers will receive a personalized production plan. Once approved, participation can proceed at the composer’s discretion – there’s no obligation to move forward after submitting.
Please Note
Other Opportunities
Looking for solo or ensemble options beyond horn? Reach out to [email protected] to explore additional recording opportunities across our international network of artists.
We look forward to hearing your work and introducing your music to a global audience through this unique and exciting project.