Strauss left over 200 songs to the world. The renowned singer Thomas Laske dedicates himself to a selection of these songs: Opus 29, 46 and 47 from the early works of Richard Strauss as well as a selection from Opus 10 and Opus 27 can be heard. The music of Strauss has accompanied Laske since his student days and has always played a major role in his repertoire: the listener can experience how effortlessly the singer masters the often high demands that Strauss imposes on the performer's ambition. Verena Louis' playing is equally convincing with its range of virtuosity and intimacy. Voice and instrument complement each other wonderfully, always being on equal footing and merging into a tonal unity.