1. Brahms' Symphony No. 3 in F Major: This symphony prominently features the french horn in several movements, particularly the third movement, "Poco Allegretto."
2. Mozart's Horn Concerto No. 4 in E Flat Major: This concerto showcases the french horn as the primary solo instrument, accompanied by an orchestra.
3. Strauss' "Also Sprach Zarathustra": The iconic opening of this piece, known as the "Sunrise" theme, features the french horn.
4. Holst's "The Planets Suite - Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity": The french horn plays a prominent role in capturing the joyful and majestic nature of the planet Jupiter.
5. Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde - Prelude and Liebestod": The french horn is featured prominently in the Prelude, creating a sense of longing and passion, and it continues to play a significant role throughout the opera.
6. Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 3 ("Scottish Symphony"): The fourth movement, "Vivace non troppo," features a lyrical french horn solo.
7. Schumann's "Concerto for Four Horns in E Flat Major": This concerto is composed for four french horns as soloists, accompanied by an orchestra.
8. Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5: The french horn is featured in the second movement, "Andante Cantabile," and the fourth movement, "Allegro con fuoco".
9. Rimsky-Korsakov's "Scheherazade - The Sea and Sinbad's Ship": The third movement of Scheherazade features a notable solo for the french horn.
10. Debussy's "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun": This impressionist masterpiece prominently features the french horn, creating an otherworldly and dream-like atmosphere.