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Biography
First horn in the Frankfurt, Gürzenich/Cologne,
Liszt Society, Boston and Cincinnati orchestras.
As a pupil of Gumpert, Max Hess first studied
the art of the hand horn, before playing a valved
horn, as was typical in the 19th century. He used
a single F horn, throughout his student years
(1896-99), his orchestral career in Europe, and in
the beginning of his tenure with the Boston
Symphony (1905-25). He retired from the Cincinnati
Symphony in 1937.
While first horn in Cologne he played in the
premiere performance of Gustav Mahler's Fifth
Symphony.
Deceased Honorary IHS Member, USA
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