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Recent Examples of hornist
Also of note are the orchestra’s harpist Sophie Graf Camden and hornist Andrew Young.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2023
In 1948, Fried began a three-year stint as the English hornist for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
—Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2023
The payoff was sublime, as were inner-movement solos by principal clarinetist Leslie Grimm and English hornist June Matayoshi.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2022
Flutist David Buck, oboist Erin Hannigan, clarinetist Gregory Raden, bassoonist Ted Soluri, hornist David Heyde and pianist Gabriel Sánchez elegantly shaped lyrical lines, with the winds showcasing their creamy tones.
—Dallas News, 1 Mar. 2022
One such was Dale Clevenger, the eminent French hornist.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 12 Jan. 2022
Axiom Brass consists of Puccini, Jr., another trumpeter Michael Hawes, French hornist Matthew Bronstein, trombonist Corey Sansolo and tuba player Kevin Harrison.
—Sheryl Devore, chicagotribune.com, 8 Dec. 2020
San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2023
In 1948, Fried began a three-year stint as the English hornist for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
—Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2023
The payoff was sublime, as were inner-movement solos by principal clarinetist Leslie Grimm and English hornist June Matayoshi.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2022
Flutist David Buck, oboist Erin Hannigan, clarinetist Gregory Raden, bassoonist Ted Soluri, hornist David Heyde and pianist Gabriel Sánchez elegantly shaped lyrical lines, with the winds showcasing their creamy tones.
—Dallas News, 1 Mar. 2022
One such was Dale Clevenger, the eminent French hornist.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 12 Jan. 2022
Axiom Brass consists of Puccini, Jr., another trumpeter Michael Hawes, French hornist Matthew Bronstein, trombonist Corey Sansolo and tuba player Kevin Harrison.
—Sheryl Devore, chicagotribune.com, 8 Dec. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hornist
Noun
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Is Sebastian, the too-hot-to-be-true pianist, really on her side or is he involved in Natalie’s disappearance?—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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As a young pianist growing up in Venezuela, Kristhyan Benítez attended Vanessa Perez’s concerts, admiring her from the audience long before the two would share a stage as collaborators.—
Megan Fitzgerald,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The performers will be tenor Jon Lee Keenan, violinist Agatha Blevin, violist Jonah Sirota, cellist Sarah Kim and pianist Irene Kim.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Bell is a Grammy-winning classical superstar violinist.—
Adam Bell
February 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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After a decade-long absence, flutist Lori Bell is returning to the Rancho Bernardo Library, this time accompanied by guitarist Ron Satterfield.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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It will be played by flutist Mark Teplitsky, violinist Eric Gratz, cellist Julian Schwartz and harpsichordist Ian Pritchard.—
Deborah Martin,
San Antonio Express-News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Legendary clarinetist Benny Goodman hired Peplowski to play tenor saxophone in his new outfit in 1984 after coming out of retirement.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Feb. 2026
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Albert Navarro had been a saxophonist and a clarinettist who worked as a music teacher and as a bandleader at resort hotels.—
Ian Parker,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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The concert will feature guest soloist trombonist Alex Iles who has performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, among others, and on films and television soundtracks.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Willie Colón, a trombonist, bandleader, composer, and key architect of salsa music, has died.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
22 Feb. 2026
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Kings organist Dieter Ruehle was feeling a bit cheeky during Thursday’s 8-1 trouncing by the Edmonton Oilers.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Once again, the Meyerson’s big Fisk organ will get minimal use in the symphonic repertory, although resident organist Bradley Hunter Welch will perform in the Saint-Saëns Third Symphony.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The performers will be tenor Jon Lee Keenan, violinist Agatha Blevin, violist Jonah Sirota, cellist Sarah Kim and pianist Irene Kim.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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The film tells the story of a violist haunted by visions of her future self.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The track credits a bevy of session musicians, including a saxophonist, a whopping six violinists, two viola players, a couple of trumpet players, a cello player, and conga player Daniel Rodriguez, who played alongside Mars at his 2025 New Year’s Eve show in Las Vegas.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
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Grammy-winning saxophonist Joe Lovano has been named the 2026 Artist-in-Residence for the Detroit Jazz Festival.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Hornist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hornist. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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