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Composer of the Week: Johann Strauss (son)

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

With Donald Macleod. Though his dance music was universally popular, success in the opera house eluded Strauss until the magical combination of strong storyline and convincing libretto gave birth to his greatest triumph, Die Fledermaus.
Die Fledermaus (excerpts) Soloists, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, conductor Nikolaus Harnoncourt

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Unknown:
Donald MacLeod.
Conductor:
Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Source: Radio Times

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