 This effect is strengthened when horns are prominent several times in the orchestra.The final 14 bars are played entirely by the orchestra as the characters (in productions respecting the original stage direction "") march off the stage in military fashion.The catchy tune and stirring military accompaniment have made this aria popular from the very beginning; indeed at the rehearsals of the premiere the performers burst spontaneously into bravos for the composer; for details see article on Francesco Benucci, who created the role.