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

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. 

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.

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