Richard Strauss: Orchestral Songs

"This, my fourth album, has given me the chance to focus on another important facet of my repertoire: Richard Strauss and song. I have had immense pleasure performing the roles of Zerbinetta, Sophie, Aithra, Zdenka, Fiakermili and Aminta but for this recording I wanted to delve into the treasure-trove to be found in his orchestral songs. The poetry, the soaring melodies and the shimmering instrumental scoring are positively intoxicating, and to my mind reach the same glorious heights as his operatic works. His songs have long featured in my recitals, yet I have rarely had an opportunity to perform them in their orchestral settings. To do so with this orchestra [the Munich Philharmonic], under the baton of such an esteemed conductor as Maestro Thielemann, in Strauss' (and my) Bavarian home-land was a dream come true. I still feel the magic and enthusiasm the recording brought me and I sincerely hope that this passion for Richard Strauss' music will come across to you as you listen" (Diana Damrau, in the CD booklet).
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