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The full name of the work, Till Eulenspiegel’s merry pranks, alludes to the capricious nature of the divisive figure from medieval German folklore. Subterfuge abounds. The suggestion of the jester appears and evaporates in every bar. Only the horn solos show him in his natural light. Composer: Richard Strauss Performers: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Yan Pascal Tortelier Recording date: 22 September 1999 Date of broadcast: 05 October 2000
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