After the chaos of World War II, Richard Strauss found unexpected inspiration in a conversation with a young American soldier, an oboist, who asked him why he’d never written a concerto. Months later, Strauss wrote a piece that moves with the ease of a single voice telling its story. Hear Strauss’s Oboe Concerto tonight on 91.1, 107.5, and our music stream.
From WSHU's daytime and evening classical programs, Emily Boyer and Lauren Rico give you a heads-up on some of the best music they'll be sharing with you.
Unexpected inspiration in a conversation with a young American soldier
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