“Christus factus est”, composed by Anton Bruckner and arranged for horn quartet by Andreas Simbeni, is a haunting adaptation of one of the most important sacred works of the late Romantic repertoire. This arrangement transforms Bruckner’s choral meditation on the Passion of Christ into an impressive piece for horn ensemble that captures the emotional power and sublime beauty of the original composition.

In his arrangement, Simbeni respects Bruckner’s complex harmonic structures and flowing contrapuntal style and skillfully transfers them to the four horns, creating a rich, nuanced sound. The challenge of translating a dense choral setting into a horn quartet is mastered by the clever arrangement of the parts, whereby each line is given both independence and harmonic connection to the whole.

This arrangement is an excellent choice for horn quartets looking for a challenging piece for concerts, church services or memorial services. “Christus factus est” will move musicians and listeners alike and is an enrichment for any ensemble striving for works of deep musical and emotional content.