Work: Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche (Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks), Op.28

John Storgårds conducts the BBC Philharmonic in two colourful works for large orchestra, while Håkan Hardenberger demonstrates the versatility of the trumpet in two works, one familiar, the other not.

****1

Sunday Strauss and Shostakovich from Rouvali and the Philharmonia

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Dominic Lowe, 04 Feb

A dynamic and forceful performance of Shostakovich's Violin Concerto no. 2 is the highlight in a concert that also features an elegant little Sibelius opening and two of Strauss' tone poems.

***11

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MunichBRSO / Andris Nelsons

On demand from Die Residenz: Herkulessaal, Munich, Fri 5 Dec at 20:00, From 05 Dec 20:00
to 31 Dec 23:59

Simon, Zimmermann, Strauss R., Ravel

Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra; Andris Nelsons; Håkan Hardenberger

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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.