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As has been said, the low written D on the horn isn't that low. Any professional low hornist would be expected to be able to play it. (It would never be expected form a high hornist though.) Actually, a low C might also be expected, and some can play to the A below that or so. (Personally, I can, with preparation, get to B). For me, the pedal tones from F to D or so actually are much easier than many of the notes above it. I actually find it a pity how seldomly those notes are used, as I find they sound awesome. (Shostakovitch's 5th symphony also has a nice part for the fourth horn with a long low E.)
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