STRAUSS, RICHARD
(1864–1949)
RICHARD STRAUSS (Born in Munich, 1864 — Died in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1949) A master of orchestration, Strauss expressed in his tone poems the whole gamut of human emotions. His art songs also achieved fame and success, among which “Allerseelen” became a great favorite and has been transcribed for both orchestra and band. Strauss’ father, Franz, was an eminent horn player in the orchestra of the Bavarian Court so music seemed a natural way of life in the Strauss home. By the time he…