This exceptional programme of highlights from Richard Strauss´s works Der Rosenkavalier, Feuersnot,

Salome, Elektra, Die ägyptische Helena, Arabella, Die schweigsame Frau and Daphne was dedicated to Richard

Strauss 150th birthday in Dresden. The reputation as »THE Strauss-Orchestra« of the Staatskapelle

Dresden results from the special relation to Richard Strauss and his works, which started 130 years ago,

performing many world premieres of Richard Strauss´s operas and orchestral works.

The DVD includes the documentary My Strauss with Christian Thielemann, including a lot of archival

footage with Richard Strauss, rehearsals and concert excerpts of Elektra, Rosenkavalier, Frau ohne

Schatten, Heldenleben, Four last songs and more.