Young Anton began study at the
Royal Conservatory in Leipzig on the violin with
the horn as his secondary instrument. Later,
Friedrich Gumpert recognized his talent and
encouraged him to make the horn his primary study.
In 1894 he moved to America and
was appointed Principal Horn in the Pittsburgh
Symphony by Victor Herbert. He was appointed
Principal Horn in the Philadelphia Orchestra in
1902.
He taught at the Curtis Institute
of Music (1924-1942), and his students have
performed in orchestras worldwide. He also
imported Kruspe horns to America, including his
own "Horner Model," introduced in 1902.
This design was copied by several other makers,
the most notable being the Conn 8D.
Major publication (still available
today):
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Primary Studies for the
French Horn
Deceased Honorary IHS Member, USA.
