Sibylle Mahni, Hansjacob Staemmler - Transformations - Horn & Piano (2026) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Hindemith: Horn Sonata in F Major: I. Mäßig bewegt
02. Hindemith: Horn Sonata in F Major: II. Ruhig bewegt
03. Hindemith: Horn Sonata in F Major: III. Lebhaft
04. Vignery: Horn Sonata, Op. 7: I. Allegro
05. Vignery: Horn Sonata, Op. 7: II. Lento ma non troppo
06. Vignery: Horn Sonata, Op. 7: III. Allegro ben moderato
07. Messiaen: Des canyons aux étoiles, Pt. 2: VI. Appel interstellaire
08. Hindemith: Alto Horn Sonata in E-Flat Major: I. Ruhig bewegt
09. Hindemith: Alto Horn Sonata in E-Flat Major: II. Lebhaft
10. Hindemith: Alto Horn Sonata in E-Flat Major: III. Sehr langsam
11. Hindemith: Alto Horn Sonata in E-Flat Major: IVa. Das Posthorn (Zwiegespräch)
12. Hindemith: Alto Horn Sonata in E-Flat Major: IVb. Lebhaft

Recorded on our partner label CAvi Music, horn player Sibylle Mahni and pianist Hansjacob Staemmler’s upcoming album Transformations brings together works by Paul Hindemith, Jane Vignery and Olivier Messiaen in a programme that explores change, renewal, and the power of new beginnings.

The selected compositions approach the theme of transformation from different perspectives: Hindemith’s Sonata for Alto Horn contrasts tradition and progress, Vignery’s rarely performed Horn Sonata reflects the upheavals of its time, while Messiaen’s Appel interstellaire opens a perspective of hope and transcendence. Together, the works create a compelling narrative arc that leads from loss and disruption towards resilience and inner renewal.

Through their artistic friendship, Mahni, Professor at the Hanns Eisler School of Music Berlin and prizewinner of major international competitions, and Staemmler bring a distinctive and forward-looking voice to this richly layered programme.

Listen to a pre-release track, the first movement of Hindemith’s Alto Horn Sonata in E-Flat Major. The full album is released digitally on 26 June.