Morceau De Concert / Concertstück / Horn Concerto / Horn Concertino

Released in 1988 by the Czechoslovakian label Supraphon, this recording features virtuoso horn player Zdeněk Tylšar performing works by Saint-Saëns, Schumann, Strauss, and Weber. The album showcases the technical versatility of the horn concerto repertoire, ranging from the Romantic complexity of Schumann’s Concertstück to the demanding, idiomatic style of Franz Strauss. It captures a pinnacle of Eastern European brass pedagogy, highlighting the nuanced phrasing and warm, resonant tone for which the Czech school of horn playing is world-renowned.

The recording pairs Tylšar with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Václav Neumann, a partnership that emphasized rigorous musicality and an authentic approach to Central European repertoire. Supraphon produced this record during a period of prolific output for the label, focusing on high-fidelity captures of their national ensembles. Critics have historically lauded this collection for its balance, clear orchestral textures, and Tylšar’s masterful command of dynamics, marking it as a significant reference recording for students and enthusiasts of the concertante horn literature.