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Work: Vier letzte Lieder (Four Last Songs)

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ComposerStrauss, Richard (1864-1949)
PeriodRomantic
Work typeVocal
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MunichMahler, Strauss, Martinů, Borodin

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Mahler, Strauss R., Martinů, Borodin
Munich Philharmonic Orchestra; Jakub Hrůša; Corinne Winters; Jiří Brückler; Andreas Herrmann; Munich Philharmonic Choir

LondonStrauss’s ‘Four Last Songs’

BBC Proms
Henze, Schubert, Mahler, Strauss R.
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra; Ryan Wigglesworth; Natalya Romaniw

HamburgThe Cleveland Orchestra

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Strauss R., Shostakovich
The Cleveland Orchestra; Franz Welser-Möst; Golda Schultz
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Lost for words: Asmik Grigorian excels at Wigmore Hall

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A first half of vocalises gives way to all Strauss after the interval as the Lithuanian superstar soprano helps Wigmore Hall celebrate its 125th anniversary. 
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Sumptuous Sheffield Chamber Music Festival finale

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Ensemble 360 and soprano Claire Booth test to the limits the definition of ‘chamber music’ in this richly orchestral closing concert of the 2026 Sheffield Chamber Music Festival.

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Heavenly Mahler – and Strauss – from Lucy Crowe and the LSO

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Songs and symphonies from Sir Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra, concluding with a vision of “heavenly life” from Gustav Mahler. 
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Bachtrack top ten: Richard Strauss

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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. 

Mit Authentizität und Optimismus zum Erfolg: Rachel Willis-Sørensen

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Die Sopranistin spricht mit Isabella Steppan über Strauss und Verdi, die Unterstützung junger Sänger*innen und die positiven Seiten der „ständigen Sterberei” auf der Opernbühne.

Bachtrack Top Ten: Strauss-Lieder

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Richard Strauss schrieb über 200 Lieder. Umso schwerer war es für Isabella Steppan, zehn Favoriten herauszupicken.