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Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra 2: They championed Richard Strauss
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13 moments that made the world's greatest orchestras even greater
5. Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra 2: They championed Richard Strauss
The great composer Richard Strauss became closely associated with the orchestra. He celebrated his 75th birthday with them in June 1939, where he conducted the orchestra himself and received a standing ovation. Five years later he returned for his 80th birthday and conducted the orchestra in recordings of his own major works, as well as his seldom-heard 'Schlagobers' ('Whipped Cream') ballet music. Photo: AP
