Arabella

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A Musical Synopsis William Mann
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A Profound Simplicity Patrick J Smith
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About the author (1985)

Richard Georg Strauss (1864 - 1949) was a leading German composer of the late Romantic and early modern eras. He is best known for his operas, which include "Der Rosenkavalier" and "Salome."

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