The composer Richard Strauss, born on June 11th 1864 in Munich, was one of the most multi-faceted musical personalities of the late 19th and early to mid-20th centuries. While his early works were couched in traditional classic forms and genres, in…

In his instrumental piece, "Metamorphosen", Richard Strauss dealt with his personal experience during the final war years when several theatres and concert halls were destroyed. The idea of metamorphosis plays a significant role in many of Strauss´s…

Born on January 7, 1899 in Paris

Died on January 30, 1963 in Paris

Embodying music with an unparalleled dramatic sensibility, soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan is an artist at the forefront of creation. Her artistic colleagues include directors and conductors such as Christoph Marthaler, Simon Rattle, Sasha…