“Must one become seventy years old to recognize that one's greatest strength lies in creating musical kitsch?”
Quote by Richard Strauss
Work
A Confidential Matter: The Letters of Richard Strauss and Stefan Zweig, 1931-1935
This book presents a series of letters exchanged between Richard Strauss, a prominent composer, and Stefan Zweig, a noted author and cultural figure, over a period of four years. The correspondence delves into their personal and professional lives, offering insights into their thoughts and experiences during a significant era. more
Author
Richard Strauss
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. more
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