Kurt Masur: Strauss Concert (1992)

Kurt Masur conducts the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra in performances of Strauss's final work, Vier letzte Lieder (Four Last Songs) with Julia Varady (soprano) as the soloist, and Metamorphosen - a composition for 23 strings written by Strauss during the closing months of the Second World War to mourn the bombing of the Munich Opera House. Bonus: Till Eulenspiegels Lustige Streiche - Kurt Masur conducts the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra in Strauss's famous symphonic poem recounting the exploits and demise of the legendary practical joker Till Eulenspiegel. Recorded live at the Alte Oper Frankfurt.