Hans von Bülow and Richard Strauss: the master and his ardent follower

Abstract

Although the influence of the conductor Hans von Biilow on the formative years of the composer Richard Strauss was decisive, it has been largely overlooked in recent writings. By analysing memoirs and written correspondence, one can deduce that it was Bülow who was responsible for introducing Strauss to the music of the ‘mad extremists’, opening an entirely different perspective from the conservative musical upbringing favoured by Strauss's father Franz. In addition, Bülow provided much practical experience on the art of conducting, and was concerned with every aspect of the young composer's developing career. ¹

A version of this paper was presented at the XVI National Conference of the Musicological Society of Australia, Brisbane, in July 1993.

A version of this paper was presented at the XVI National Conference of the Musicological Society of Australia, Brisbane, in July 1993.

Notes

A version of this paper was presented at the XVI National Conference of the Musicological Society of Australia, Brisbane, in July 1993.