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Classical

United Kingdom

Martin Owen

Top Songs By Martin Owen

Listen to Concerto No.4 for horn in E flat major KV 495: III.Allegro vivace by David Tobin, Jeff Meegan, Julian Gallant, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Martin Owen, see lyrics, music video & more!

Concerto No.4 for horn in E flat major KV 495: III.Allegro vivaceDavid Tobin, Jeff Meegan, Julian Gallant, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Martin Owen

Listen to Nativity: IX. Peace? And to all the World? by Angharad Lyddon, Benedict Nelson, Martin Owen, Anneke Hodnett, The Choir of King's College London & Joseph Fort, see lyrics, music video & more!

Nativity: IX. Peace? And to all the World?Angharad Lyddon, Benedict Nelson, Martin Owen, Anneke Hodnett, The Choir of King's College London & Joseph Fort

Listen to Horn Concerto, Op. 58: III. Finale by Martin Owen, BBC Philharmonic & Rumon Gamba, see lyrics, music video & more!

Horn Concerto, Op. 58: III. FinaleMartin Owen, BBC Philharmonic & Rumon Gamba

Listen to Horn Concerto, Op. 58: II. Scherzo by Martin Owen, BBC Philharmonic & Rumon Gamba, see lyrics, music video & more!

Horn Concerto, Op. 58: II. ScherzoMartin Owen, BBC Philharmonic & Rumon Gamba

Listen to Newborn Saviour (feat. Martin Owen) by Roger Huxley, see lyrics, music video & more!

Newborn Saviour (feat. Martin Owen)Roger Huxley

Listen to Nativity: VIII. Now, Lord That is all this World Shall Win by Angharad Lyddon, Benedict Nelson, Martin Owen, Anneke Hodnett & Joseph Fort, see lyrics, music video & more!

Nativity: VIII. Now, Lord That is all this World Shall WinAngharad Lyddon, Benedict Nelson, Martin Owen, Anneke Hodnett & Joseph Fort

Listen to Nativity: VI. Ah, Lord God, What the Weather is Cold by Angharad Lyddon, Benedict Nelson, Martin Owen, Anneke Hodnett & Joseph Fort, see lyrics, music video & more!

Nativity: VI. Ah, Lord God, What the Weather is ColdAngharad Lyddon, Benedict Nelson, Martin Owen, Anneke Hodnett & Joseph Fort

Listen to Nativity: IV. Now in my Soul Great Joy Have I by Angharad Lyddon, Martin Owen, Anneke Hodnett, The Choir of King's College London & Joseph Fort, see lyrics, music video & more!

Nativity: IV. Now in my Soul Great Joy Have IAngharad Lyddon, Martin Owen, Anneke Hodnett, The Choir of King's College London & Joseph Fort

Listen to Nativity: III. God will us Guide by Angharad Lyddon, Benedict Nelson, Martin Owen, Anneke Hodnett & Joseph Fort, see lyrics, music video & more!

Nativity: III. God will us GuideAngharad Lyddon, Benedict Nelson, Martin Owen, Anneke Hodnett & Joseph Fort

Listen to Nativity: II. All-wielding God in Trinity by Benedict Nelson, Martin Owen, Anneke Hodnett & Joseph Fort, see lyrics, music video & more!

Nativity: II. All-wielding God in TrinityBenedict Nelson, Martin Owen, Anneke Hodnett & Joseph Fort

Latest Release

Listen to Gipps: Orchestral Works, Vol. 3 by Martin Owen, BBC Philharmonic & Rumon Gamba

ALBUMGipps: Orchestral Works, Vol. 3Martin Owen, BBC Philharmonic & Rumon Gamba

More albums from Martin Owen

Listen to Brahms, Ligeti & Others: Horn Trios by Martin Owen, Francesca Dego & Alessandro Taverna

ALBUMBrahms, Ligeti & Others: Horn TriosMartin Owen, Francesca Dego & Alessandro Taverna

Listen to Schubert Octet - Shepherd on the Rock (Wigmore Hall Live) by Michael Collins, Ailish Tynan, Malcolm Martineau, Isabelle Van Keulen, Peter Brunt & Martin Owen

ALBUMSchubert Octet - Shepherd on the Rock (Wigmore Hall Live)Michael Collins, Ailish Tynan, Malcolm Martineau, Isabelle Van Keulen, Peter Brunt & Martin Owen

Listen to Britten: Les illuminations by Clio Gould, Martin Owen, Scottish Ensemble & Toby Spence

ALBUMBritten: Les illuminationsClio Gould, Martin Owen, Scottish Ensemble & Toby Spence

About Martin Owen

Hometown

United Kingdom

Born

1973

Genre

Classical

One of Britain's leading horn players, Martin Owen has had a strong career in film music as well as classical orchestral playing. He is principal horn of the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Owen gave the world premiere of Malcolm Arnold's Burlesque with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and in 1998, he joined the Royal Philharmonic as principal horn, remaining in that position until 2008. Owen has also been active as a pop session musician, making his recording debut in 1996 on Louis Philippe's album Jackie Girl. Owen was named principal horn of the BBC Symphony in 2008. Parallel to his classical career, Owen has appeared on more than 300 film soundtracks. In 2023, he released his solo debut, performing works by Richard Strauss, Robert Schumann, and Carl Maria von Weber with the BBC Philharmonic.

Martin Owen has also released music as a member of BBC Symphony Orchestra and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.