Oil, meet fire

04/23/19 • 31 min

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Richard Strauss and his wife Pauline de Ahna are often described as artist and muse. But you’ve never met a muse like Pauline. One of Strauss’ greatest musical masterpieces was ripped straight from the most scandalous moment of their marriage.

For a complete list of the music in this episode, as well as recommended reading, visit decomposedshow.org

For a complete list of the music in this episode, as well as recommended reading, visit decomposedshow.org

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