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FUN FACTS
AND TRIVIA
The Horn’s
distant ancestor
was an actual
hunting horn used Modern horns are
in 17th-century usually tuned to
Europe. The the key of F, but
collective
name for skilled players can
horn players? hit more than four
Hornists octaves of notes.
(not “horners”).
It has the reputation Horns often sit
of being a challenging between the
instrument to play woodwinds and brass
— the notes are so in the orchestra —
close together that they’re the bridge
even pros sometimes between those two
“miss” one! sound worlds.
Listen For It!
When you attend ‘Come to the Party’
on November 8 see if you can:
❑ Spot the hunting horn heritage in Mozart’s horn concerto.
❑ Hear Gina Gillie’s Reverie melt into a lush string section.
❑ Watch for the horn and clarinet duet in Beethoven’s
Symphony No. 8, showcasing the ability for the horn to play
well with woodwinds.
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