But I am pretty sure the opening of Haydn's Creation would ask for muted
horn as well
No, the horns are not muted in Creation.
The muted passage in the Rondino subject was discussed last year on the hornlist - if you don't get an answer within the next day or so I'll try to find the old postings.
All the best,
Lawrence
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