Since its premiere in 1919, Die Frau ohne Schatten (The Woman without a Shadow) is widely regarded as Richard Strauss' finest score. This enchanting opera stars a pair of childless couples plus a supporting cast of spirits, secret messengers, and disembodied voices in a dreamlike landscape. Features a libretto by Strauss' frequent collaborator, Hugo von Hofmannsthal. Unabridged republication of the original edition by Adolph Fürstner, Berlin, 1919.
Die Frau ohne Schatten Vocal Score by Richard Strauss Strauss's magical fairy-tale opera stars a barren young fairy-Empress, her huntsman-Emperor husband, the poor dyer Barak and his grim wife, and a fantasy crew of assorted spirits, secret messengers, and disembodied voices.
Der Rosenkavalier in Full Score by Richard Strauss First inexpensive edition of great operatic masterpiece, reprinted complete and unabridged from rare, limited Fürstner edition (1910) approved by Strauss.
Ariadne auf Naxos in Full Score by Richard Strauss One of Strauss' most highly regarded operas combines music of great satiric wit and breathtaking flights of lyricism while it intermingles backstage comedy, Greek mythology and Italian commedia dell'arte. Reprinted from the 1916 Adolph Fürstner edition.
Eine Alpensinfonie and Symphonia Domestica in Full Score by Richard Strauss Two symphonic masterworks that employ vast orchestras offer a powerful portrayal of a day in the mountains and an intimate reflection of the composer's day-to-day life at home with his wife.
Salome in Full Score by Richard Strauss A striking display of atmospheric color brought about by instrumental means, Salome was Strauss' first great operatic success, and now ranks among the basic works of 20th-century music-drama. Definitive Fürstner score, now extremely rare.
