Franz and Richard Strauss: Like Father, Like Son

Description Did you know that Richard Strauss came from a very musical family, his father being both a composer and horn player. Take a minute to get the scoop! Fun Fact Strauss's first horn concerto was premiered, with the composer playing the horn part, in 1865 and he remained greatly in demand as a soloist. The conductor Hans von Bülow called him "the Joachim of the horn". __________________________________________________________________ About Steven, Host Steven is a Canadian composer ...

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Ever wonder who were the Florentine Camerata? Where did the conductor’s baton come from? Or the difference between Opera Buffa and Opera Seria? These little nuggets of classical music trivia are what this podcast is all about. Come hop around music history with me, Steven Hobé, as we take a minute to get the scoop!