Richard Strauss

Richard Strauss was a German composer and conductor known for his symphonic poems and operas. His notable works include symphonic poems such as "Don Juan" (1888), "Death and Transfiguration" (1889), and "Also sprach Zarathustra" (1896). In opera, he achieved success with works like "Salome" (1905), "Elektra" (1909), and "Der Rosenkavalier" (1911). He collaborated with librettist Hugo von Hofmannsthal on several operas. Strauss was also a renowned conductor, serving as principal conductor of the Vienna State Opera from 1919 to 1924. His music is characterized by rich orchestration and innovative harmonic language. The products available from the artist Richard Strauss include CDs.