Richard Strauss A Concise Biography /

This program from the Famous Composers series introduces the life and work of German composer Richard Strauss, born to a horn player, Franz Strauss, in 1864. The film sheds light on Strauss' childhood in Munich, which revolved around the boy's musical education. His father's conservat...

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Other Authors: Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., Hossick, Malcolm.
Format: Video
Language: English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2011], c2006.
Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (35 min.) : sd., col., digital file.
Series: Famous composers.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Richard Strauss' Beginnings (3:54)
  • Strauss' Early Education (3:28)
  • Strauss' Apprenticeship (3:02)
  • Strauss, Composer and Conductor (2:53)
  • Strauss' Public and Personal Life (2:46)
  • Censorship of Strauss' Garners Great Interest (4:12)
  • Strauss and Modernism (2:08)
  • Nazis Suppress Strauss (3:03)
  • Strauss' Final Years (3:10)
  • Credits: Richard Strauss: A Concise Biography (0:29)
  • Overview of Richard Strauss' Works (5:00)