Richard Strauss 3CD Fred Again.. and Close Encounters of the

and Close Encounters of the Third Kind

simmering moments like Gordon’s “Shaking Hell” and Renaldo’s chimy

Fatoumata Diawara) [extended Version]

In the face of a daunting task

Richard Strauss 3CD Fred Again.. and Close Encounters of theTogether with a stunning array of collaborators, violinist Renaud Capuon presents a compendium of works by Richard Strauss, a composer who has been central to his artistic trajectory since long before adulthood. Beginning with rather neglected, recently recorded gems (the Violin Concerto, Violin Sonata, Piano Quartet, and Daphne Etude) the release continues by showcasing superb concerts from Capuons past. String ensemble arrangements of Metamorphosen