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Richard Strauss (1864-1949) was a leading German composer of the late Romantic and early modern eras, renowned for his operas and tone poems. Initially influenced by Wagner, Strauss quickly developed a distinctive style characterized by lush harmonies, expansive orchestration, and psychological depth. He wasn’t part of the “New German School” seeking programmatic music *only*; he expertly blended absolute and program music.
His early career focused on ambitious tone poems like *Also Sprach Zarathustra* (famously used in *2001: A Space Odyssey*) and *Don Juan*, establishing him as a master orchestrator. However, he achieved international fame primarily through his operas. *Salome* (1905) and *Elektra* (1909) were groundbreaking for their harmonic language and dramatic intensity, exploring challenging psychological themes.
Later works, like *Der Rosenkavalier* (1911), showcased a more lyrical and accessible style while maintaining his compositional brilliance.
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