Richard Strauss playing chess.
Richard Strauss having a miserable time with his miserable family.
Richard Strauss sitting alone on a bench in the snow.
Richard Strauss trying to ride a sled.
Richard Strauss having a miserable time with some lady friends.
Richard Strauss being sad.
Just got sent this amazing video of archival footage from the grandson of Polish conductor Artur Rodzinski, music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Cleveland Orchestra and New York Philharmonic in the 1930s and 40s. This is never before seen footage from Artur Rodzinski’s personal collection.
There’s some great shots of Maurice Ravel, George Gershwin, Richard Strauss, Leopold Stokowski, Vladimir Horowitz and many others goofing off, smoking cigarettes, drinking drinks and generally having a good time in front of the camera.
Let’s have a contest:
THE FIRST PERSON TO IDENTIFY THE UNIDENTIFIED COMPOSER AROUND THE 12 MINUTE 40 SECOND MARK GETS A FREE SAD PICNIC T-SHIRT.
Send me a message or email me at info@composersdoingnormalshit.com
Thanks, Xander!
Richard Strauss looking dapper rocking rain boots.
Richard Strauss playing cards.
Richard Strauss playing chess.
Richard Strauss playing with his kid.