Morceau De Concert / Concertstück / Horn Concerto / Horn Concertino

Released in 1987 by the Czechoslovakian label Supraphon, this recording features virtuoso horn player Zdeněk Tylšar performing a selection of cornerstone works for the instrument. The collection pairs the Romantic sensibilities of Schumann’s Concertstück and Saint-Saëns’ Morceau de concert with the technical challenges of Weber’s Concertino and the distinct stylistic profile of Franz Strauss. The recording reflects the high standards of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Václav Neumann, a partnership celebrated for its idiomatic approach to the Central European classical repertoire.

The production serves as a showcase for Tylšar, who was a principal horn player in the Czech Philharmonic and a prominent pedagogue. By grouping these specific pieces, the album documents the evolution of the horn as a solo instrument throughout the 19th century, moving from early experimental concertante works to the more complex, expressive demands of the late Romantic era. As part of Supraphon’s long-standing tradition of archiving domestic and international masterworks, the release was received as a definitive interpretation of these core concerti.