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| Composer | Strauss, Richard (1864-1949) |
| Period | Romantic |
| Year | 1896 |
| Work type | Orchestral |
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BrusselsFasten Seat Belts!
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Brewaeys, Grieg, Lundquist, Strauss R.
La Monnaie Symphony Orchestra; Alain Altinoglu; Stephan Vanaenrode
ReykjavíkBirth of the World
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Haydn, Crawford Seeger, Ligeti, Strauss R.
Iceland Symphony Orchestra; Barbara Hannigan
ViennaOrquesta de Valencia
Ravel, Brahms, Strauss R.
Orquesta de Valencia; Alexander Liebreich; Silver-Garburg Piano Duo; Sivan Silver; Gil Garburg
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Han Kang’s The White Book takes on a compelling new life
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At the Barbican, Laura Bowler's new work for Barbara Hannigan translates Han Kang's novel into a soundscape of icy stillness
Vienna Philharmonic closes Carnegie residency
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Andris Nelsons pairs Richard Strauss’ Also sprach Zarathustra with Sibelius’ Second Symphony to conclude the Vienna Philharmonic's latest Carnegie Hall residency.
Kazuki Yamada and the CBSO showcase Richard Strauss
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The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra greet an old friend and say farewell to another in a thoroughly absorbing all-Strauss programme.
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UnknownOpera North's isolation odyssey: Also Sprach Zarathustra
Strauss R.: Also sprach Zarathustra, Op.30
Orchestra of Opera North; Tobias Ringborg
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