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Richard Strauss Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

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Richard Strauss, a composer who represents the late German Romantic era.

Among his major works is Also sprach Zarathustra, and he left behind numerous pieces including choral works, symphonies, and operas.

From among his many compositions, we will introduce his most popular pieces in a ranking format.

This ranking is a must-see not only for beginners to opera and classical music, but also for those who are already well acquainted with them.

Richard Strauss Popular Songs Ranking [2025] (21–30)

Suite 'Der Rosenkavalier'Richard Strauss22rank/position

Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier (complete) — conducted by Kleiber / Vienna Philharmonic

Suite 'Der Rosenkavalier' by Richard Strauss

We present a suite excerpted from the masterpiece opera by Richard Strauss, a leading composer of the late Romantic era.

Set in 18th-century Vienna, this work portrays the romantic entanglements of aristocratic society and had its world premiere at the Dresden Court Opera in January 1911, achieving great success.

It is characterized by accessible melodies inspired by Mozart and brilliant music that incorporates the rhythms of the waltz.

Its story—centering on the transience of love, the passage of time, and the virtue of self-sacrifice—resonates deeply with audiences.

Condensed to about 20 minutes from the full opera, this piece is recommended even for those interested in classical music who find long performances challenging.

Why not enjoy its graceful and beautiful melodies?

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Suite 'The Bourgeois Gentlemen'Richard Strauss23rank/position

R. Strauss: Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme, Reiner & CSO (1956) R. Strauss The Bourgeois Gentleman Reiner

Suite “Bourgeois Gentilhomme” Richard Strauss

This is a suite based on Molière’s play Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme, satirically portraying Monsieur Jourdain, a townsman who longs to be a nobleman.

Scored with Strauss’s characteristically delicate, chamber-like forces, it blends classical dance forms with a shining neoclassical style.

It was premiered in Vienna in January 1920.

With elegant minuets and lively dance music, it vividly captures the atmosphere of the story.

It’s a piece I highly recommend to anyone interested in classical music—you can fully savor the charm of Strauss’s music!

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