Don Juan, Op. 20, is a symphonic poem from 1888 by German composer Richard Strauss (1864 - 1949). The work is based on the famous Don Juan legend. The work, composed when Strauss was only twenty-four years old, became an international success and established his reputation as an important exponent of modernism and vivid orchestrator. I like most of his many symphonic poems, but this one really stands out for me. The average playing time is 17 minutes (AllMusic). My version is by the Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra under Paavo Berglund on an RCA CD.
