Richard Strauss - Feuersnot (DVD) Gorman Bechard She came from a lovely

She came from a lovely

When a successful surgeon discovers he has the same neurological disorder as his invalid father

history and ultimate downfall

thanks to Humphrey the Arabian camel

This concert was recorded in November 2011 in Wyspianski Theater in Poland

Richard Strauss - Feuersnot (DVD) Gorman Bechard She came from a lovelyFeuersnot is Richard Strausss second opera and made up for the failure of his first when its 1902 Dresden premiere was a resounding success. It is a lively one act drama about the ancient Bavarian tradition of celebrating midsummer night with bonfires, songs and dances at the summer solstice a work full of allusions. The score has quotations from Wagner and echoes of contemporary composers such as Mahler and Bruckner. Nonetheless, it is genuine