Haunting Classical Music | Strauss | Death & Transfiguration

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Experience Richard Strauss' monumental tone poem, "Death and Transfiguration," brought to life by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra conducted by Louis Langrée.

Composed in 1888, "Death and Transfiguration" is a deeply moving exploration of life, death, and the afterlife. Strauss was inspired by Schopenhauer's philosophy of suffering, the meaning of life and death, and the poetry of Alexander Ritter, crafting a musical narrative that follows the journey of a dying artist as he reflects on his life, confronts mortality, and ultimately achieves transfiguration.

From the haunting opening passages depicting the artist's struggle with illness to the soaring, triumphant finale representing his transcendence into eternity, Langrée leads the orchestra with precision and passion, capturing the essence of Strauss' profound meditation on the human condition.

Don't miss Louis Langrée's last livestream on May 11, 7:30 pm EDT. https://youtube.com/live/11jKx7aB2zg