Rita Streich | Elisabeth Schwarzkopf

Hertha Töpper | Irmgard Seefried

Celebrating Strauss brings into focus the greatest interpreters of Richard Strauss's compositions.

These jewels of music broadcasting have been salvaged from various archives and been made accessible for home viewing audiences uniting appealing and enjoyable performances by legendary artists as Rita Streich,Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Hertha Töpper, Irmgard Seefried.

Lovingly restored, up scaled and digitally remastered the Classic Archive series offers a unique glimpse into our classical heritage featuring performances by celebrated artists of the past including comprehensive booklet information.

Also featuring Berislav Klobucar, Charles Mackerras, Piero Bellugi, Philharmonia Orchestra, Orchestre National de l'ORTF.

• Picture format DVD: 16:9 NTSC
• Sounds formats DVD: PCM Stereo
• Region code: 0 (wordwide)
• Booklet notes: English, German, French
• Subtitles: English, German, French
• Language: German

01. Vorspann

02. Richard Strauss: Schlechtes Wetter, Op. 69 No. 5
03. Richard Strauss: Morgen, Op. 27 No. 4
04. Richard Strauss: Mein Vater hat gesagt, Op. 36 No. 3
05. Richard Strauss: Ruhe, meine Seele, Op. 27 No. 1
06. Richard Strauss: Meinem Kinde, Op. 37 No. 3
07. Richard Strauss: Muttertändelei, Op. 43 No. 2
08. Richard Strauss: Zueignung, Op. 10 No. 1
09. Richard Strauss: Waldseligkeit, Op. 49 No. 1

Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59 (Opera in 3 Acts) (Excerpt)
10. Kann mich auch an ein Mädel erinnern

11. Richard Strauss: Morgen, Op. 27 No. 4
12. Richard Strauss: Wiegenlied, Op. 41 No. 1
13. Richard Strauss: Traum durch die Dämmerung, Op. 29 No. 1
14. Richard Strauss: Zueignung, Op. 10 No. 1
15. Richard Strauss: Ständchen, Op. 17 No. 2
16. Abspann