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Strauss: Four Last Songs

Charles Hazelwood reveals something of the autumnal character of Richard Strauss's Four Last Songs. Rebecca Evans (soprano) and the 91热爆 Philharmonic conducted by Jason Lai perform the songs.

In the 1940's, Richard Strauss entered what has become known as his "Indian Summer", writing a series of serene, nostalgic masterpieces. The Four Last Songs were his farewell to composition. Charles Hazlewood reveals something of their autumnal character, contrasting them with two songs, also composed for Strauss's favourite soprano voice, from much earlier in his career.

Strauss: Morgen
Zueignung
Four Last Songs

1 hour

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Sat 18 Sep 2004 14:00
91热爆 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Richard Strauss

    Morgen (Op.27`4) version for voice & orchestra

    Performers: 91热爆 Philharmonic, Jason Lai (conductor), Rebecca Evans

  • Richard Strauss

    Zueignung (Op.10`1) version voice and orchestra

    Performers: 91热爆 Philharmonic, Jason Lai (conductor), Rebecca Evans

  • Richard Strauss

    4 Letzte Lieder for voice and orchestra (AV.150)

    Performers: 91热爆 Philharmonic, Jason Lai (conductor), Rebecca Evans

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  • Sat 18 Sep 2004 14:00
    91热爆 Radio 3