Senior Curator of Musical Collections and Cultures Mimi Waitzman tells us about the advent of the French Horn in England, looking at one particularly significant example in the Music Gallery.
William Bull, the designer of this horn, also has a royal connection. Bull was Trumpeter Extraordinary to Charles II, as well as serving under James II and William III. Later in life he made 'hearing horns' - aids for the hard of hearing - as well as brass wind instruments.
Only four horns made by William Bull survive and we are very lucky to have in our collection.
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25 мар 2024
