Strauss, Richard

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Mon 11 Jun 2007

This Day in Classical Music History: June 11

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1864: Richard Strauss, composer and conductor, born.

1926: Carlisle Floyd, composer, born

 

Tue 22 May 2007

This Day in Classical Music History: May 22

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1813: Premiere of L’Italiana in Algeri, opera by Rossini.

1836: Premiere of St. Paul, oratorio by Mendelssohn.

1949: Hans Pfitzner, composer and conductor, died.

1950: Premiere of Vier letzte Lieder (Four Last Songs), songs for soprano and orchestra, by R. Strauss.