The third volume of the Richard Strauss Cycle that has received excellent reviews worldwide.

With 'Aus Italien', Richard Strauss began his decisive journey into the musical form that would come to define his orchestral output, the tone poem, sketched while on a tour of Italy. Suggested to the young composer by Brahms, Strauss' mastery is already evident.

François-Xavier Roth couples this work with the monumental 'Also sprach Zarathustra'. Two great works presented in fiery performances in honour of the Richard Strauss sesquicentennial.

“Roth directs all three performances with flair and understanding. They are superbly detailed and realistically recorded.” - Gramophone (Vol.2)

“…it speaks volumes about the charismatic relationship that Roth has developed with the Baden-Baden Orchestra […].” - IRR (Vol.2)