Richard Strauss

Composed at the end of a longer series of works between summer and autumn 1887, the violin sonata numbers among Strauss' most popular chamber music compositions to this day. In the outer movements, it...

Richard Strauss composed the violin concerto in D minor in the years 1881/82. At the same time he made the piano reduction of this work.

Based on traditional sonata form, this expressive piece contains distinctive Straussian characteristics evident in his later symphonic settings and operas. Strauss appreciated this work very much and...

Based on traditional sonata form, this expressive piece contains distinctive Straussian characteristics evident in his later symphonic settings and operas. Strauss appreciated this work very much and...

Organists will be unable to resist this abridged transcription of Strauss's magnificent essay for symphonic brass. Robert Gower masterfully renders for a solo performer the rich harmonies and challeng...

Feierlicher Einzug (mit 2 - 3 Posaunen und 3 Pauken ad lib.)

Der bekannte effektvolle Marsch ist nun in einer zeitgemässen, die Normalbesetzung heutiger Blasorchester berücksichtigenden neuen Instrumentation verfügbar.

Wiener Fanfare, AV 134/TrV 287 Die 'Festmusik der Stadt Wien' wurde am 14.01.1943 vollendet. Zwischen 1942 und 1944 verbrachten Richard Strauss und seine Frau die Wintermonate in Wien. Während ihres e...

First published on the 50th anniversary of his death on September 8, 1999. 15-year-old Richard Strauss composed this piece (his only composition for flute and piano) in late April 1879.

This spectacular solo is worth every bit of the work that is necessary to put into the preparation. It is a difficult solo with difficult accompaniment. This piece is a great challenge for your best s...

A number of years have passed since the publication of the first two volumes of orchestral studies based on stage works by Richard Strauss, but the series is now continued with excerpts from works fro...

Strauss composed his Violin Concerto in 1882, closely followed by the Horn Concerto that same year; it has remained a favorite in the repertoire ever since. The music, especially in the first movement...