Richard Strauss Gala

This exceptional, varied program of Richard Strauss works was dedicated to the composers 150th birthday celebration in Dresden. The reputation as THE Strauss-Orchestra of the Staatskapelle Dresden results from their special relation to Richard Strauss and his works, dating back some 130 years ago, performing many world premieres of Richard Strausss operas and orchestral works. The DVD includes the documentary My Strauss with Christian Thielemann, including much archival Strauss footage, rehearsals and concert excerpts. a phenomenal concert Sächsische Zeitung