Find classical music concert, opera, ballet and dance listings
Fact file
| Composer | Strauss, Richard (1864-1949) |
| Period | Romantic |
| Work type | Vocal |
Upcoming eventsSee more...
LondonStrauss’s ‘Four Last Songs’
Henze, Schubert, Mahler, Strauss R.
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra; Ryan Wigglesworth; Natalya Romaniw
HamburgThe Cleveland Orchestra
Strauss R., Shostakovich
The Cleveland Orchestra; Franz Welser-Möst; Golda Schultz
DortmundFranz Welser-Möst & Cleveland Orchestra
Liszt, Strauss R., Brahms
The Cleveland Orchestra; Franz Welser-Möst; Golda Schultz
Latest reviewsSee more...
Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra with Lise Davidsen in New York
The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra provide darkness with the suite from a new opera about Crimea, then balm with Four Last Songs, wonderfully sung by Lise Davidsen. High-speed Beethoven follows.
Lost for words: Asmik Grigorian excels at Wigmore Hall
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.
Sumptuous Sheffield Chamber Music Festival finale
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.
Latest articles
Bachtrack top ten: Richard Strauss
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
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
Richard Strauss schrieb über 200 Lieder. Umso schwerer war es für Isabella Steppan, zehn Favoriten herauszupicken.