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Who frequently collaborated with Strauss as a librettist?

  • Richard Wagner

  • Stefan Zweig

  • Hugo von Hofmannsthal

  • Lorenz Hart

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Hugo von Hofmannsthal, an Austrian poet, playwright, and librettist, frequently collaborated with composer Richard Strauss. Their partnership resulted in several successful operas, including "Elektra," "Der Rosenkavalier," and "Ariadne auf Naxos." Hofmannsthal's poetic and dramatic skills complemented Strauss's musical genius, creating some of the most acclaimed operas of the early 20th century. Their artistic collaboration left a lasting impact on the world of opera and classical music.
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