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Richard Strauss

Richard Strauss: The Master of Orchestral Brilliance and Operatic Drama

Introduction to Richard Strauss

Richard Georg Strauss (1864–1949) was a German composer, conductor, pianist, and violinist, celebrated for his symphonic tone poems and operas that pushed the boundaries of orchestration and harmony. A leading figure of late Romanticism and early Modernism, Strauss is often regarded as a successor to Wagner and Liszt, with an orchestral mastery that influenced generations of composers. His works, filled with rich harmonies, vivid storytelling, and dynamic orchestration, remain central to the concert and operatic repertoire.

Strauss’s Most Celebrated Works

Orchestral Tone Poems: A New Era of Symphonic Storytelling

Strauss revolutionized the symphonic poem, creating vivid musical narratives:

  • Don Juan (1889) – A passionate and energetic tone poem that established his reputation.
  • Also sprach Zarathustra (1896) – Featuring the iconic opening fanfare, later immortalized in 2001: A Space Odyssey.
  • Ein Heldenleben (1898) – A bold, autobiographical work celebrating the hero’s journey.
  • Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks (1895) – A lively and humorous musical depiction of the legendary trickster.
  • An Alpine Symphony (1915) – A breathtaking orchestral journey through the grandeur of the Alps.

Operas: Drama, Emotion, and Innovation

Strauss’s operas feature some of the most complex and expressive vocal writing in history:

  • Salome (1905) – A groundbreaking opera based on Oscar Wilde’s Salomé, famous for its intense drama and the infamous "Dance of the Seven Veils."
  • Elektra (1909) – A psychological masterpiece with an aggressive and modern harmonic language.
  • Der Rosenkavalier (1911) – A lush and elegant comic opera filled with Viennese waltz influences.
  • Ariadne auf Naxos (1912, revised 1916) – A unique blend of comedy and mythological drama.
  • Die Frau ohne Schatten (1919) – A fantastical opera filled with mystical symbolism.

Concertos and Late Masterpieces

Beyond orchestral and operatic works, Strauss also composed deeply expressive concertos and songs:

  • Horn Concerto No. 1 (1883) & Horn Concerto No. 2 (1942) – Showcasing his deep connection to the horn, an instrument played by his father.
  • Violin Concerto in D minor (1882) – A lyrical and virtuosic early work.
  • Metamorphosen (1945) – A poignant string composition reflecting on the destruction of Germany during World War II.
  • Four Last Songs (1948) – A deeply moving farewell to life, filled with serene beauty and introspection.

Strauss’s Enduring Legacy

Strauss’s music continues to be revered for its orchestral brilliance, operatic grandeur, and emotional depth. His influence shaped 20th-century film scores and modern orchestral writing, and his operas remain some of the most frequently performed worldwide.

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  • Richard Strauss - Salome / Christel Goltz, Berry, Braun, Patza / Orchestre Philharmonique De Vienne, Krauss / Decca 2x LP Stereo / 115.339/40 Richard Strauss - Salome / Christel Goltz, Berry, Braun, Patza / Orchestre Philharmonique De Vienne, Krauss / Decca 2x LP Stereo / 115.339/40
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  • Richard Strauss - Der Rosenkavalier / Decca 4x LP 1969 Stereo / SET 418-21 Richard Strauss - Der Rosenkavalier / Decca 4x LP 1969 Stereo / SET 418-21
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    Richard Strauss - Der Rosenkavalier / Decca 4x LP 1969 Stereo SET 418-21   Der Rosenkavalier (The Knight of the Rose or The Rose-Bearer), Op. 59, is a comic opera in three acts by Richard Strauss to an original German libretto by Hugo von...
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  • Strauss - Salome / Nilsson, Stolze, Wächter, Vienna Philharmonic, Solti / Decca 2x LP Stereo / SET 228/9 Strauss - Salome / Nilsson, Stolze, Wächter, Vienna Philharmonic, Solti / Decca 2x LP Stereo / SET 228/9
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    Strauss - Salome / Nilsson, Stolze, Wächter, Vienna Philharmonic, Solti / Decca 2x LP Stereo SET 228/9   A Salome Richard Strauss egyfelvonásos operája (op. 54, TrV 215), amely Oscar Wilde azonos című...
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  • Elektra - Richard Strauss / Nilsson, Resnik, Collier, Krause / Solti, Vienna Philharmonic / Decca 2x LP Stereo / SET 354-5 Elektra - Richard Strauss / Nilsson, Resnik, Collier, Krause / Solti, Vienna Philharmonic / Decca 2x LP Stereo / SET 354-5
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    Elektra - Richard Strauss / Nilsson, Resnik, Collier, Krause / Solti, Vienna Philharmonic / Decca 2x LP Stereo SET 354-5   Az Elektra Richard Strauss egyfelvonásos operája Hugo von Hofmannsthal szövegére (op. 59, TrV...
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  • Richard Strauss - Die Frau Ohne Schatten / Inge Borkh, Ingrid Bjoner, Martha Mödl, Jess Thomas, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Joseph Keilberth / Deutsche Grammophon 4x LP Mono / 18 911/14 Richard Strauss - Die Frau Ohne Schatten / Inge Borkh, Ingrid Bjoner, Martha Mödl, Jess Thomas, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Joseph Keilberth / Deutsche Grammophon 4x LP Mono / 18 911/14
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    Richard Strauss - Die Frau Ohne Schatten / Inge Borkh, Ingrid Bjoner, Martha Mödl, Jess Thomas, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Joseph Keilberth / Deutsche Grammophon 4x LP Mono 18 911/14   Die Frau ohne Schatten (The Woman without a Shadow), Op...
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  • Richard Strauss: Die Frau Ohne Schatten / Leonie Rysanek, Elisabeth Höngen, Emmy Loose, Christel Goltz, Hans Hopf, Kurt Böhme, Paul Schoeffler / Vienna State Opera Chorus / Ace Of Diamonds 4x LP Mono / GOM 554-7 Richard Strauss: Die Frau Ohne Schatten / Leonie Rysanek, Elisabeth Höngen, Emmy Loose, Christel Goltz, Hans Hopf, Kurt Böhme, Paul Schoeffler / Vienna State Opera Chorus / Ace Of Diamonds 4x LP Mono / GOM 554-7
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    Richard Strauss: Die Frau Ohne Schatten / Leonie Rysanek, Elisabeth Höngen, Emmy Loose, Christel Goltz, Hans Hopf, Kurt Böhme, Paul Schoeffler / Vienna State Opera Chorus / Ace Of Diamonds 4x LP Mono GOM 554-7   Die Frau ohne Schatten...
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  • Richard Strauss: Salome / Hildegard Behrens, José van Dam, Karl-Walter Böhm, Agnes Baltsa, Wiesław Ochman, Heljä Angervo / Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan / Angel Records 2x LP 1978 / SBLX 3848 Richard Strauss: Salome / Hildegard Behrens, José van Dam, Karl-Walter Böhm, Agnes Baltsa, Wiesław Ochman, Heljä Angervo / Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan / Angel Records 2x LP 1978 / SBLX 3848
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    Richard Strauss: Salome / Hildegard Behrens, José van Dam, Karl-Walter Böhm, Agnes Baltsa, Wiesław Ochman, Heljä Angervo / Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan / Angel Records 2x LP 1978 SBLX 3848   Salome, Op. 54,...
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  • Richard Strauss: Capriccio / Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Eberhard Wächter, Nicolai Gedda, Hans Hotter, Christa Ludwig, Rudolf Christ, Anna Moffo, Dermot Troy, Karl Schmitt-Walter / Angel Records 3x LP / 3580 C/L Richard Strauss: Capriccio / Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Eberhard Wächter, Nicolai Gedda, Hans Hotter, Christa Ludwig, Rudolf Christ, Anna Moffo, Dermot Troy, Karl Schmitt-Walter / Angel Records 3x LP / 3580 C/L
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  • Richard Strauss: Daphne / Lucia Popp, Reiner Goldberg, Ortrun Wenkel, Peter Schreier, , Kurt Moll / Chorus & Orchestra of the Bavarian Radio, Bernard Haitink / Angel Records 2x LP 1983 Stereo / DSBX-3941 Richard Strauss: Daphne / Lucia Popp, Reiner Goldberg, Ortrun Wenkel, Peter Schreier, , Kurt Moll / Chorus & Orchestra of the Bavarian Radio, Bernard Haitink / Angel Records 2x LP 1983 Stereo / DSBX-3941
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    Richard Strauss: Daphne / Lucia Popp, Reiner Goldberg, Ortrun Wenkel, Peter Schreier, , Kurt Moll / Chorus & Orchestra of the Bavarian Radio, Bernard Haitink / Angel Records 2x LP 1983 Stereo / DSBX-3941 UPC 07777339411   !!! Condition of...
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  • Tonhalle Orchester Zürich / David Zinman - conductor / Richard Strauss - Don Juan, Till Eulenspiegels Lustige Streiche, Also Sprach Zarathustra / Arte Nova Classics ‎Audio CD 2001 / 74321 87071 2 Tonhalle Orchester Zürich / David Zinman - conductor / Richard Strauss - Don Juan, Till Eulenspiegels Lustige Streiche, Also Sprach Zarathustra / Arte Nova Classics ‎Audio CD 2001 / 74321 87071 2
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  • R. Strauss – Eine Alpensinfonie, Don Juan / Philadelphia Orchestra, Wiener Philharmoniker, Andre Previn / EMI Classics Audio CD 2000 Stereo / 7243 5 74116 2 2 R. Strauss – Eine Alpensinfonie, Don Juan / Philadelphia Orchestra, Wiener Philharmoniker, Andre Previn / EMI Classics Audio CD 2000 Stereo / 7243 5 74116 2 2
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    R. Strauss – Eine Alpensinfonie, Don Juan / Philadelphia Orchestra, Wiener Philharmoniker, Andre Previn / EMI Classics Audio CD 2000 Stereo UPC 7243 5 74116 2 2   Label: EMI Classics - 7243 5 74116 2 2 Format: CD, Album Released:...
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  • Richard Strauss - Also Sprach Zarathustra, opus 30, Don Juan, Opus 20 / Till Eulenspiegels Lustige Streiche, op. 28 / The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Conductor Sir Charles Mackerras / Audio CD 1993 / 204470-201 (4011222044709) Richard Strauss - Also Sprach Zarathustra, opus 30, Don Juan, Opus 20 / Till Eulenspiegels Lustige Streiche, op. 28 / The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Conductor Sir Charles Mackerras / Audio CD 1993 / 204470-201 (4011222044709)
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