Composers Datebook for March 30, 2019 - Symphonies By Strauss

Richard Strauss’ Symphony No. 1 was premiered in his hometown of Munich on today’s date in 1881. His father, Franz, was heavily involved in the premiere, copying out all the orchestral parts by hand and playing in the orchestra.
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