Richard Strauss extracts from Der Rosenkavalier

Sublime Strauss with the LSO's Der Rosenkavalier excerpts

Mark Pullinger, 9th May

Whooping horns, a single yellow rose and a velvety cushion of strings set the scene for a sumptuous tranche of highlights from Der Rosenkavalier in the London Symphony Orchestra’s latest concert commemorating Richard Strauss in his 150th anniversary year.

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Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791)	Symphonie no. 38 en ré majeur, « Prague », K504
Strauss, Richard (1864-1949)	Le Chevalier à la rose (Der Rosenkavalier) (extracts)

London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Mark Elder	Direction
Anne Schwanewilms	Soprano
Dame Sarah Connolly	Mezzo-soprano
Lucy Crowe	Soprano