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Richard Strauss: 15 facts about the great composer
Because of his father, Strauss became a great champion of the horn. His first Horn Concerto showed the influence of Schumann and Mendelssohn and remains a staple of the modern horn repertoire. Here, Strauss is seen conducting a broadcast in Munich in August 1932 which was transmitted to all German radio stations.