Transformation in Richard Strauss’s Horn Concerto No. 1

The following document constructs a narrative analysis of Richard Strauss’s Horn Concerto No. 1 using the narratological approach of Byron Almén. It will provide an overview of Almén’s strategy and its employment in this piece, and it will be supported by analyses of topic, rhythm, harmony, form, and melody. The purpose of this document is to deepen the understanding and appreciation of this work by discovering a musical narrative embedded in the musical structure. There will also be a proposed interpretation of the narrative as a biographical parallel to the composer’s life at the time of composition.<br>