164 | Philosophy and Musicology: Strauss’ “also sprach Zarathustra”

Acquisition Date: May 30, 2018

Original Posting Date: January 13, 2012

Source: NPR

Description: A look at the influence behind and impact of “Also sprach Zarathustra” by Richard Strauss, which he composed in Munich

Questions to Consider:

• Have you ever heard this song before? What was the context?
• What does it remind you of? Make you think of?
• What other songs have you heard that have had a similar impact?

Link: http://www.npr.org/2012/01/14/145168801/alsop-sprach-zarathustra-the-conductor-decodes-strauss-iconic-tone-poem