Like many eventual conservatives, the composer Richard Strauss (1864-1949) began as a radical, effectively reinventing the ...

All this week on Voices Carry at 2pm, we are taking a deep dive into Richard Strauss’ final love letter, his Vier letzte Lieder (Four Last Songs). Richard Strauss was – like much of the world – ...

The Boston Philharmonic Orchestra — under the baton of its founder and conductor Benjamin Zander — presented a compelling concert at Symphony Hall on Feb. 16. The program featured Richard Strauss’ ...

Composed shortly before his own passing, Richard Strauss's "Four Last Songs" for soprano and orchestra are a serene reflection on themes of life and the peaceful acceptance of death. On the 75th ...