Conversation so far:
Where was Richard Strauss born?
Munich
Who were Richard Strauss's parents?
Josephine and Franz Strauss
Did Richard Strauss go to school?
University of Munich
DidRichard Strauss study anywhere else?
Ludwigsgymnasium
How did Richard Strauss get involved with music?
Richard Strauss began his musical studies at the age of four, studying piano with August Tombo.

Question: Did he play an instrument?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Richard Strauss play an instrument?