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Richard Strauss, born on June 11, 1864, in Munich and died on September 8, 1949, in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, was a prominent German composer known for his symphonic poems, operas, and chamber music.

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Famous Richard Strauss Quotes

“The human voice is the most beautiful instrument of all, but the most difficult to play.”

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Author:Richard Strauss

About the Author

Born: June 11, 1864
Died: September 8, 1949
Known for: Composer
Quotes: 15

Books & Sources

A Confidential Matter: The Letters of Richard Strauss and Stefan Zweig, 1931-1935Related source material

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