“A beauteous fair has stolen my heart” by John Wall Callcott, arranged by Andreas Simbeni for three horns, is an ode to love and beauty, captured in the warm and rich sound palette of the horn ensemble. This arrangement offers a fresh perspective on Callcott’s romantic melody, combining the lyrical quality of the composition with the complexity and richness of sound of a horn trio.

Simbeni’s careful arrangement preserves the emotional depth and subtle dynamics of the original and enhances them with the characteristic timbres and technical possibilities of the horns. Each horn makes a unique contribution to the overall harmony, creating moments of solo brilliance that blend seamlessly into the concertante interplay.

This composition is ideal for horn players who wish to expand their ensemble repertoire and at the same time offers a rich field for musical interpretation and expression. “A beauteous fair has stolen my heart” is ideal for chamber music recitals, competitions and as study material to deepen your skills in ensemble playing and sound design. With this piece, musicians and listeners bring a piece of romanticism into their repertoire that both touches the soul and challenges technical ability.