Edward Allen, Martinborough, MNZM, for services to music
Mr Edward Allen has been the principal horn in the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra for 27 years. He has transformed the standards of horn playing by setting a new benchmark for excellence and through his teaching of numerous students at the School of Music at Victoria University, the National Youth Orchestra and at workshops. His horn playing has been internationally noted for its beauty and technical assurance. He has been a concerto soloist for the NZSO and other orchestras. Mr Allen has taken an active interest in the artistic planning of the NZSO and championing works by New Zealand composers.