CAPRICCIO “A Conversation Piece for Music” in 1 act Composer: Richard Strauss Libretto: Clemens Krauss and Richard Strauss First performed: Nationaltheater München, Munich, Germany, 28 October 1942, conducted by Clemens Krauss DIE GRÄFIN (The Countess)SopranoViorica UrsuleacDER GRAF (The Count), her brotherBaritoneWalter HöfermeyerFLAMAND, a musicianTenorHorst TaubmannOLIVIER, a poetBaritoneHans HotterLA ROCHE, theatre directorBassGeorg HannThe actress CLAIRONContraltoHildegard RanczakMONSIEUR TAUPETenorKarl SeydelAn … Continue reading 72. Capriccio (Richard Strauss) →