[Richard Strauß: a contribution on the occasion of his 150th birthday from an urological point of view].

Richard Strauß is one of the most important composers of the first half of the 20th century. In this article, his life is represented with special emphasis on the points of contact with urology and on the field of conflict of the time. We give a detailed description of the composer's urological illness, which finally lead to his death. The last works of the master, composed at the beginning and during his last illness, are appreciated as touching creations of his parting. Finally, we compare the treatment of the prominent patient with the contemporary level of urology.