"Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks", Op. 28 by Richard Strauss, first performed in Cologne in 1895, is inspired by the folk figure Till Eulenspiegel, a mischievous trickster figure from German folklore.
Family Concert: Till Eulenspiegel
The composition follows the adventures and misadventures of Till Eulenspiegel in a series of musical episodes. The music vividly portrays his playful, cunning, and often humorous exploits. Strauss employs masterful orchestral color and imaginative instrumentation to bring the character to life.
Richard Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks op. 28
(Program in German)
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Participating artists
Deutsch-Skandinavische Jugend-Philharmonie
Martin Braun
Andreas Peer Kähler
