Steve is right about the trend for the principal horn to play the 4th horn
solo. Actually in many orchestras the 4th horn players are very good players
and should be allowed to play the solo. However, alas, there are conductors and
sometines principal horn players who want the principal to play the part. I
have had the honor and distinct pleasure to play the part many times, in one
case I was hired into the orchestra specifically to play the part. Sitting in
the back row and just in front of the first line of the chorus, and next to the
tympani, I got some impressive comments when the third movement came around.
They hadn't anticipated that the last chair in the horn section had so much to
play. Regards
Harriet & Nielsen Dalley
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