Richard Strauss composed Die Liebe der Danae in 1940, his final completed opera. Set to a mythological tale of love and transformation, it explores themes of humanity and divine power with tenderness marking Strauss's late style. Clemens Krauss conducts the Wiener Philharmoniker with a distinguished cast including baritone Paul Schöffler. The score shimmers with Strauss's signature orchestration—lush, sensual, and deeply romantic. This 1992 Orfeo recording captures the work's intimate yet grand qualities, with the Vienna Philharmonic playing beautifully. Though less performed than Salome or Elektra, Danae reveals a more introspective Strauss, a composer looking back with wisdom and warmth. A hidden gem for those exploring late Strauss.