The infamous battle scene is a contest between Strauss and his adversaries, where he defeats them one by one. Critics hated it, and the it still stirs emotion and controversy.
The infamous battle scene is a contest between Strauss and his adversaries, where he defeats them one by one. Critics hated it, and the it still stirs emotion and controversy.
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In an historical context, its a contest between the more advanced stages of the [[Late Romantic era]], and what was passing as innovations in "modern music" at the turn of the 20th century.
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In an historical context, its a contest between the more advanced stages of the [[Late Romantic era]], and what was passing as innovations in "modern music" at the turn of the 20th century. What Strauss seems to be saying, as said elsewhere is, "It's not that difficult" to write good music or strive for individuality.