New chamber works for horn by Etienne Cutajar

Divine Art Records will release a new album of chamber works for Horn in the spring of 2019 featuring Maltese horn player Etienne Cutajar. The program will include a range of major works from Beethoven and Brahms to contemporary compositions and also features Carmine Lauri (violin) and John Reid (piano). The recording has been produced under the auspices of the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra. Cutajar is one of the leading horn players of today; he joined the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra as associate principal horn in 2006, having guested with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, the Royal Opera House Orchestra, Scottish Chamber Orchestra and the Philharmonia among others. This work followed his appointment as first horn of the European Union Youth Orchestra.

 He also performed a solo part on Trever Pinnock’s recording of the Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 with the European Brandenburg Ensemble, released in 2007.

Cutajar is currently ​principal horn of Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, a post he has held since ​2016.

Cutajar’s debut recording (‘Fantasie’ –Divine Art DDA 25050) included a major Charles Camilleri world premiere and received many plaudits. “The musicianship of this gifted young Maltese horn player is first-class throughout” – Musical Opinion

Divine Art’s CEO Stephen Sutton says “Our label has had a strong connection with Malta’s musicians for many years and I am delighted to anticipate this new recording from such as gifted soloist.”

‘MDINA’ will be released as Divine Art DDA 25189.