Richard Strauss Archive

The German soprano Christine Karg is one of my favorite singers. In her performances it is totally clear to me that she has carefully studied the poet’s words before ever attempting to sing the music. …

It takes one amazing singer to successfully perform the “Four Last Songs” by Richard Strauss. One such singer was Lucia Popp whom I heard several times as a young fellow, when the family lived in …

“For me, Strauss is one of the greatest composers,” Diana Damrau has said. “The way he handles the soprano voice is a joy. And to be able to sing his music with my voice feels …

Lise Davidsen is a 32-year-old soprano who has quickly risen to the top of the operatic field. Davidsen studied singing at the Grieg Academy of Music in Bergen, and as a student sang in the …

“Burleske” by Richard Strauss is rarely performed. And the reason is that the solo piano part is so fiendishly complex. I listened to this music today, and it was great! The Burleske for piano and …