In an opera by this compo
In an opera by this composer, a single high note on the double bass accompanies a scene where a woman awaits the executioner's sword before she is crushed by shields. A love affair first introduced in Act II with an oboe and horn duet in one of this composer's operas is later celebrated by a trio of female voices that sing "Ha mirs gelob't." This composer shocked audiences by having a woman demand that an executioner use a silver platter to bring her a dead man's (*) head before she performs the erotic "Dance of the Seven Veils"; that woman falls in love with John the Baptist against her father Herod's wishes. The title breeches-role character of another opera by this composer is allowed by the Marschallin to pursue the hand of Sophie. For 10 points, name this composer of Salome and Der Rosenkavalier.
In an opera by this composer, a single high note on the double bass accompanies a scene where a woman awaits the executioner's sword before she is crushed by shields.
Richard Strauss [prompt on Strauss] &lt;WA, OAudArt&gt;