Work: Tod und Verklärung (Death and Transfiguration), Op.24

After the premiere of Mark Simpson's concerto, Anja Bihlmaier concludes her BBC Philharmonic Prom with a rousing performance of the Symphonie fantastique.

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Magical potency from Sakari Oramo and the BBCSO

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Chris Garlick, 08 Nov

Sakari Oramo and the BBCSO are in their element in rich repertoire including Szymanowski, Pejačević, Wagner and Strauss.

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Karina Canellakis and Alice Sara Ott make memorable NY Phil debuts

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Susan Stempleski, 04 Apr

The American conductor and German-Japanese pianist shine in a mostly meditative program of Webern, Strauss, Ravel and Scriabin.

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StockholmStrauss' Tod und Verklärung (Death and Transfiguration)

On demand from Konserthuset Stockholm: Stora Salen, No time limit

Strauss R.: Tod und Verklärung (Death and Transfiguration), Op.24

Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra; Sakari Oramo

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On demand from Concertgebouw: Main Hall, Amsterdam, No time limit

Prokofiev, Beethoven, Strauss R.

Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra (Radio Filharmonisch Orkest); Karina Canellakis; Simone Lamsma

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Bachtrack top ten: Richard Strauss

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Mark Pullinger, 11 Jun

From the early succès de scandale of Salome to a golden Indian summer, Richard Strauss’ long career spanned eight decades. Enjoy some highlights in our playlist.

Salome: the greatest Strauss tone poem?

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Erica Miner, 24 Apr

A look at the succès de scandale that was Strauss first operatic hit, Salome, placing it in the context of his early tone poems Don Juan and Death and Transfiguration.

The At Home Guide to tone poems

Danny Riley, 14 Jun

In the second instalment of our Bachtrack At Home Guide, we take a look at the vibrant world of the symphonic poem.