Venom - Angel Dust

In the family circle, all these works were met with enthusiasm. Despite being busy, Franz was the mastermind and leader of the amateur orchestra. Concerts were held regularly, and after them, discussions broke out over beer and sausages. Franz suggested including his son’s compositions in the repertoire of the orchestra. And after some time, twenty-seven or thirty musicians were already rehearsing the First Symphony of Richard (D minor). For any composer to develop his work, his music must be performed. Strauss was given this opportunity early. The symphony of young Richard was highly appreciated and deserved professional performance. Herman Levy included her in the concert program of the Munich Academy of Music. John Strauss recalled that his father, who played in the orchestra, was very nervous,while the young author (seventeen years old) was absolutely calm. The symphony was greeted with polite applause. Later, Strauss refused it, begging his father not to send the score to anyone else.