Richard Strauss

German composer and conductor (1864–1949)

Richard Georg Strauss (German: [ˈʁɪçaʁt ˈʃtʁaʊs] ; 11 June 1864 – 8 September 1949) was a German composer and conductor known for his tone poems and operas. He was a leading figure of the late Romantic and early Modern era. His first tone poem to achieve wide acclaim was Don Juan.

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