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Horn Concerto No. 2 in D Major: French Horn Part(s)

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Horn Concerto No. 2 in D Major: French Horn Part(s)

Name: Horn Concerto No. 2 in D Major: French Horn Part(s)
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-K04526
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By Franz Joseph Haydn

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Expertly arranged French Horn Solo by Franz Joseph Haydn from the Kalmus Edition series. This is from the Classical era.

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Series: Kalmus Edition

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 28

ISBN10: 0-7119-7535-3

ISBN13: 978-0-7119-7535-4

UPC: 654979190233

SKU: 00-K04526

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About the Composer: Franz Joseph Haydn

Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) shaped the Classical symphony and sonata forms that defined his era. As the long-serving Kapellmeister at the Esterházy court in Hungary, he composed prolifically across all genres, including a substantial catalog of horn concertos that remain central to the brass repertoire.

Haydn's horn writing reflects the instrument's evolution during the 18th century. His concertos balance the lyrical, singing qualities the horn could achieve with the technical demands required of virtuoso players at court. These works remain essential repertoire for horn students preparing for competitions and auditions.

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Why we love this

Haydn's Second Horn Concerto sits at the sweet spot between technical sophistication and musical substance. The work demands secure high register playing and precise articulation while offering genuinely beautiful melodic material that rewards careful phrasing rather than mere note-perfect execution.

What to expect

Graceful and aristocratic, with moments of genuine brilliance. The work unfolds with Classical restraint and proportion, letting melodic clarity and formal elegance speak rather than sheer virtuosity. Haydn's voice remains consistently refined, whether the music asks for lyrical warmth or technical sparkle.

Who it's for

This concerto suits advanced high school horn players and college music majors preparing for competitions, All-State auditions, and recitals. The 28-page score also works well for graduate students building audition and recital repertoire or musicians seeking contest-appropriate Classical era material.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the opening theme with a clear hierarchical emphasis on strong beats; the accompaniment figures will follow once the soloist's line is architecturally sound.
Address the exposed high passages by working backward from a comfortable dynamic and only gradually pushing toward full resonance; rushing the ascent often creates tension rather than security.
Observe the rests with the same attention as the notes; silence in a solo concerto is part of the phrasing vocabulary.
Balance technical display with sing-through legato in the slower sections; Haydn expects both, not as separate moments but as integrated aspects of the same voice.

How to use it

Schedule this as a solo recital centerpiece, pairing it with a Baroque horn concerto and a contemporary work to create a historical arc. It also functions well as a spring concert feature when a capable soloist is available, bridging ensemble and solo performance.