Strauss, Richard 1864-1949

Salome by Richard Strauss ( Recording )
697 editions published between 1905 and 2011 in 12 languages and held by 2,685 libraries worldwide
An operatic setting of the biblical story of the princess Salome and the events that led to the death of John the Baptist.

Der Rosenkavalier by Richard Strauss ( Recording )
550 editions published between 1910 and 2011 in 9 languages and held by 2,024 libraries worldwide
Opera in three acts ; with bonus tracks.

Also sprach Zarathustra op. 30 by Richard Strauss ( Recording )
714 editions published between 1896 and 2010 in 8 languages and held by 1,953 libraries worldwide
Symphonic poem with accompanying visual images. The musical work and its sections were named for Nietzsche's book of the same title. Visual images depict such themes as the grandeur of nature, the development of mankind, and the innocence of childhood.

Don Quixote op. 35 by Richard Strauss ( Recording )
464 editions published between 1898 and 2010 in 8 languages and held by 1,811 libraries worldwide
The 1st work a symphonic poem inspired by Cervantes' novel; the 1st song originally with piano acc., orchestrated by the composer.

Elektra by Richard Strauss ( Recording )
559 editions published between 1908 and 2011 in 11 languages and held by 1,633 libraries worldwide
In the courtyard of the palace of Agamemnon, murdered king of Mycenae, , Elektra bemoans her father's murder at the hands of her mother, Klytämnestra, and her mother's lover, Aegisth. She vows vengeance. She is interrupted by her younger sister, Chrysothemis, who urges Elektra to give up her obsession with revenge so they both can lead normal lives. Chrysothemis reappears with news that Orest is dead. Stunned, Elektra tells her sister she must now help kill Klytämnestra and Aegisth. When the girl pulls away in terror and runs off, Elektra starts to dig for the buried ax that killed Agamemnon. She is interrupted by a stranger who says he has come to inform Klytämnestra of Orest's death. When Elektra reveals her name, he tells her Orest lives. Servants come and kiss his hand. The dogs of the house know me, he says, but not my own sister. Crying his name, Elektra falls into Orest's arms and tells him she has lived only for his return. Their reunion is cut short when Orest is summoned before Klytämnestra. He kills both the queen and her lover. Elektra begins an ecstatic dance and when Chryothemis returns, Elektra falls dead.

Four last songs by Richard Strauss ( Recording )
399 editions published between 1897 and 2010 in 7 languages and held by 1,623 libraries worldwide
Vier letzte Lieder nach Gedichten von H.Hesse und J.v.Eichendorff für Sopran und Orchester, o.op. / Ruhe, meine Seele, op.27. Text: K.Henckell / Cäcilie, op.27. Text: H.Hart / Morgen, op.27. Text: J.H.Mackay / Meinem Kinde, op.37. Text: G.Falke / Wiegenlied, op. 41. Text: R.Dehmel / Zueignung, op.10. Text: H.v.Gilm.

Ein Heldenleben op. 40 by Richard Strauss ( Recording )
501 editions published between 1899 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 1,588 libraries worldwide
Ein Heldenleben: Tondichtung, op.40 / Macbeth: Tondichtung nach Shakespeares Drama, op.23.

Tone poems : in full orchestral score by Richard Strauss ( Recording )
276 editions published between 1900 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 1,582 libraries worldwide

Don Juan : op. 20 by Richard Strauss ( Recording )
602 editions published between 1869 and 2010 in 8 languages and held by 1,514 libraries worldwide
Der Rosenkavalier: Suite für Orchester, op.59 / Capriccio: Suite für Orchester, op.85 / Don Juan: Tondichtung nach Nikolaus Lenau, op.20 / Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche: Nach alter Schelmenweise in Rondoform, op.28.

Ariadne auf Naxos by Richard Strauss ( Recording )
471 editions published between 1911 and 2010 in 9 languages and held by 1,397 libraries worldwide
Vienna's richest man decides to enjoy a classical opera (Ariadne auf Naxos) together with a musical comedy to entertain his guests, much to the horror of the opera singers and composer. Theseus, who has been saved from the labyrinth by Ariadne, abandons her on the desolate island of Naxos. Unhinged by grief, she calls on Death to release her from her suffering. The comedians in the parallel opera buffa try to cheer her up, saying that there are plenty more fish in the sea. Enter Bacchus, and Ariadne's longing for death is transformed into readiness to yield to love.