Metamorphosen by Richard Strauss. Suggestion?

The only recording I know is the Berlin Phil with Karajan. I tend to find Karajan a little dry, but this recording is pretty magical. Haven't listened for quite a while, so I can't vouch for the DG sonics on this one, but the performance is great.

Happy listening,

peter Wilson

Ditto. The sonics are just great, buy it. This and the horn concerto were Strauss' swansong. Both are very introspective pieces. I guess, after the aftermath of the war and his relationship with the Nazis........

Karajan's is the way to go. The sonics is not outstanding but is good, and the performance is first rate.