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Born: June 11, 1864 in Munich, Germany
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Died: September 08, 1949 in Bavaria, Germany
Genre: Classical

Biography
In addition to being perhaps the most important composer of the first half of the twentieth century, Richard Strauss was a conductor of vast skill and reputation. In purely historical terms, he was the first composer of note -- and the only composer of his standing -- to leave behind his own recordings of virtually all of his major orchestral works... Continue Bio >>

Discography:
Friedenstag (Peace Day)
2002 Odense Symphony Orchestra
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