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Composer of the Week: Strauss

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Richard Strauss 's last years were among his most eventful. Forthe first time in his life he was forced to confront privation, derision and even criminal proceedings. Yet he responded with compositions whose beauty and lasting popularity belie the circumstances in which they were written. Donald Macleod looks at the closingchapters in Strauss's life. Malven Jessye Norman (soprano), Geoffrey Parsons (piano) Oboe Concerto
Heinz Holliger , Chamber Orchestra of Europe Four Last Songs
Gundula Janowitz (soprano), Berlin PO, conductor Herbert von Karajan

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Strauss
Unknown:
Donald MacLeod
Soprano:
Malven Jessye Norman
Piano:
Geoffrey Parsons
Unknown:
Heinz Holliger
Soprano:
Gundula Janowitz
Conductor:
Herbert von Karajan
Source: Radio Times

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