Composed between 1882 and 1883, Richard Strauss's Horn Concerto No. 1, Op. 11 is one of the most beloved works in the horn repertoire. Written at the age of eighteen and dedicated to his father, Franz Strauss, one of the leading horn players of his time, the concerto already displays the melodic inspiration and orchestral brilliance that would characterize the composer's later masterpieces.

In this revision for solo tuba by Angelo Piazzini, the work takes on a new and distinctive character. W...