R. Strauss Masterpieces cassette tape conducted by Böhm, released by Grammophon, stereo sound. - Title: Böhm / R. Strauss Masterpieces - Artist: Böhm DOLBY COLLECTION Cassette Tape This collection of Richard Strauss masterpieces conducted by Karl Böhm mainly consists of orchestral works (such as Ein Heldenleben, Don Juan, and Death and Transfiguration) and recordings of operas he excelled at (such as Der Rosenkavalier and Die schweigsame Frau). Böhm's interpretations are characterized by their straightforwardness and a deep understanding of the essence of the works, with performances with the Berlin Philharmonic and Vienna Philharmonic being particularly famous. Main Contents: Orchestral Works: Symphonic Poems: Ein Heldenleben, Don Juan, Death and Transfiguration, Also sprach Zarathustra, etc., are representative, with recordings with the Vienna Philharmonic being known as masterpieces. Orchestral: He also excelled at An Alpine Symphony. Operas: Many major opera works such as Der Rosenkavalier, Die schweigsame Frau, Arabella, and Capriccio are included. Der Rosenkavalier has a representative stereo recording, and others include live recordings in mono. Songs: Vocal works such as Kindertotenlieder and Rückert-Lieder may also be included. Performance Characteristics: Conducting Style: Sometimes strict and powerful, characterized by a clear, straightforward approach that delves deeply into the structure and content of the works. Orchestras: He often collaborated with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, skillfully driving these orchestras. These masterpieces are valuable records showing that Böhm was a great conductor who conveyed the true value of Richard Strauss's works. I have not been able to confirm playback of the cassette tape due to not having a player, but it appears to be in good condition. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about the condition of the sound (e.g., sound distortion) as it is a cassette tape. All images are included. Thank you for viewing.