Maybe, though it could also simply be that it's a late Strauss opera and not one of his best. Checking, I see that the story of its creation and performance is even more convoluted (in a fascinating way) than I had recalled. Wiki provides a good summary here, with named standout recordings. Checking Youtube, I see that there are several excerpts and entire acts available, including subtitled ones in English, but as I haven't had time to listen, I can't tell you which ones are good or bad. Google also tells me Ronald Harwood has written a play about the Strauss & Zweig collaboration.
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Re: Zweig (and Strauss)
Date: 2021-09-06 06:56 am (UTC)