By Dr. Michael Pratt Tonal ambiguity is evident in the opening fanfare of Also sprach Zarathustra by Richard Strauss (example 1). Written in 1896, the tone poem for orchestra is an attempt by Strauss to depict in music the writings of Friedrich Nietzsche about his prophet Zarathustra. The tone poem’s famous opening fanfare begins with [...]
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Musical Ambiguity in Also Sprach Zarathustra by Richard Strauss
Posted in Composers, German Music, Orchestra, Strauss, Richard on September 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
