One of important instruments of Haydn
Orchestra, Horn player Mr. Robert Lorenzi plays in the orchestra pit of the Vienna State
Opera, as a member of the Vienna State Opera Orchestra.Many of
Haydn's works do not use brass instruments like Trombone or Tuba. The Horn as well as the
Trumpet, is often used to increase the intensity. For instance, "Autumn" of the
famous oratorio "Seasons", "La fedelta premiata" Overture and symphony
No. 73 "La Chasse" all have an important horn solo, expressing the scene of the
hunting. That time he plays the most active part. Not only technically, also physically it
is very difficult. Since Mr. Fischer thinks the stage effect is also important, sometimes
he positions the horn at the auditorium and orchestra and the horn answering each other.
So he must go away from the stage and hurry to the position. Once, there was not enough
time and he ran as fast as possible. Then he was breathing hard and missed the important
solo. When you listen to the CD of Haydn Orchestra and there is a horn solo, please
remember him.
He is the Orchestra Director of Austro-Hungarian Haydn Orchestra in
1999.
(04/06/99)