Richard Strauss [1864 - 1949]
"Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks" op. 28, TrV 171
Tone poem for large orchestra

Till Eulenspiegel is a well-known prankster. In his 15-minute work, Richard Strauss has the orchestra musically narrate the tricks he likes to play. In our family concert, moderated by conductor Lorenzo Viotti, we show the sounds Strauss uses to describe the jester and his pranks. We also provide insights into the timbres of the individual instruments in the orchestra, which, alone or in harmony, bring the witty stories to life.