Christian Thielemann Cancels Richard Strauss Days in Dresden

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The Semperoper Dresden announced that Christian Thielemann has had to cancel “Richard Strauss Days” due to health issues. The company said that for the revival of “Der Rosenkavalier” on March 25 and April 3, 2023, Cornelius Meister will conduct. Meanwhile, “Arabella” on March 30 and April 5 and 7, 2023 will be taken on by conductor David Afkham. Finally, the {…}

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OperaWire’s Staff Picks Their Favorite Richard Strauss Operas

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Next to Verdi, Wagner, Mozart, and Puccini, Richard Strauss is one of the most important composers in the history of opera. Born on June 11, 1864, he was a prominent figure during the early part of the 20th century. Many of his most famed operas are major staples of the repertory and even his lesser-known works are held in high {…}

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Spoleto Festival USA 2019 To Showcase Richard Strauss Masterwork

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The Spoleto Festival USA has announced its 2019 season, which will feature one major opera production, among other performances. The festival will open with a production of Strauss’ “Salome.” The famed opera will be directed by Patrice Caurier and Mosh Leiser, with the intention of setting the work in a present-day city. It will be the duo’s ninth year with {…}

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Bidding Starts on Handwritten Richard Strauss Manuscript

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On June 26, 2018, bidders at the Nat D. Sanders Auctions will have the chance to go home with a piece of opera history. The item is question is the manuscript for the finale of Richard Strauss’ 1935 opera “Die schweigsame Frau,” or “The Silent Woman.” The opera itself was the subject of controversy in the 1930s due to Richard {…}

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Composer Profile: Richard Strauss, Germany’s Other Opera Genius

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Germany has produced a number of great opera composers in its history. Richard Wagner stands supreme among all others, but right after him comes Richard Strauss, born on June 11, 1864. After the great composer from Munich is everyone else. And it isn’t really all that close. Strauss received a thorough musical education throughout his youth and was inspired by {…}

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The Librettists Behind Richard Strauss’ Rarely Heard Late Operas

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Richard Strauss, born on June 11, 1864, is one of opera’s greatest composers. And many of his operas, including “Elektra,” “Salome,” “Der Rosenkavalier,” “Die Frau ohne Schatten,” and “Ariadne auf Naxos,” are major repertoire staples. Others still get occasional performances, including “Arabella,” “Capriccio,” and “The Egyptian Helen.” But there are still others that for whatever reason simply never made the cut {…}

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Artist of the Week: Patricia Racette To Seduce Met Audiences in Richard Strauss’ ‘Salome’

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This week Patricia Racette makes her anticipated Metropolitan Opera Role debut as Salome in Richard Strauss’ opera. The title role is known to be one of the most challenging roles in the soprano repertoire and it is no surprise that Racette is taking it on. The American soprano first sang the role last season at the Pittsburgh Opera where she {…}

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Emily Margevich, Kristen Choi, Julius Ahn, & Richard Ollarsaba Star in Knoxville Opera’s 2026-27 Season

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(Photo credit: Jules Ko) Knoxville Opera announces its 2026-27 season. The “Opera Under the Stars” series brings opera, musical theatre, and familiar favorites to the Augusta Quarry. Performance Dates: July 23, Aug. 27, & Sept. 24, 2026 The Knoxville Opera Salon Series, which takes place throughout the season, is presented in partnership with the historic Eugenia Williams House. Performance Dates: {…}