Compact Discoveries 58: Richard Strauss, Home-Breaker

Part of Series Compact Discoveries
Length 58:00
Licensor Fred Flaxman
Producer(s) Fred Flaxman
Formats Weekly Program
Topics Music
Produced 2004
Added to PRX November 1, 2007
 

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Summary:

The music of R. Strauss for those who can't stand R. Strauss.

Website:

http://www.compactdiscoveries.com

Additional Credits and Funding:

National Endowment for the Arts
PRX Reversioning Project

Tones:

Authoritative, Informational

Language:

English

Description:

Compact Discoveries Program 58: "Richard Strauss, Home-Breaker"

Producer/guide Fred Flaxman presents the music of Richard Strauss for people who don't like the music of Richard Strauss, like his wife. The selections include early piano pieces played by Glenn Gould and the orchestral waltzes from "Der Rosenkavalier."

Complete script with playlist available here and at www.compactdiscoveries.com.