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Singapore Symphony Orchestra: Richard Strauss: A Hero's Life - COMPACT DISCS
Title: Richard Strauss: A Hero's Life
Artist: Singapore Symphony Orchestra
Label: Our Recordings
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 0636943693421
Genre: Classical Artists
Release Date: 2026-02-06
Number of Discs: 1
The "Tondichtung", or tone poem, was a popular European genre from the mid-19th to early 20th century. German composer Richard Strauss excelled in this form, producing ten works. A tone poem is a single-movement orchestral piece meant to evoke moods, stories, or scenes without following a strict narrative.Strauss's Don Juan, Op. 20 (1888), was inspired by Nikolaus Lenau's poetic take on the Don Juan legend, portraying him as a man seeking the perfect woman and ultimately succumbing to despair. Strauss's orchestral work mirrors this, opening with energetic themes of Don Juan's adventures, featuring lyrical passages for his loves, and concluding with dark chords symbolizing his demise.In 1898, Strauss composed Ein Heldenleben (A Hero's Life), a six-section tone poem inspired by Beethoven's Eroica, reflecting his own life and career. Themes depict the hero, his adversaries, companion, battles, peace, and eventual retirement. Critics debated Strauss's self-portrait as arrogant or humorous, but the work remains a testament to artistic struggle and triumph.Austrian conductor Hans Graf, Chief Conductor and Quantedge Music Director of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) since 2020, is known for his curiosity, creative programming, and commanding presence. An acclaimed guest conductor worldwide, he has won multiple awards including the Österreichischer Musiktheaterpreis and recorded works by Mozart, Stravinsky, and Berg.Founded in 1979, the SSO is Singapore's flagship orchestra, performing year-round and achieving global recognition, including rankings by Gramophone and BBC Music Magazine. Under Graf, the orchestra has released over 50 recordings and revived rare works by composers like Kozlowski, Klenau and Ogerman.The SSO forms part of the Singapore Symphony Group, which also encompasses choruses, youth orchestras, and major music festivals.
Tracks:
1.1 Don Juan, Op. 20
1.2 Heldenleben, Op. 40-Der Held (The Hero)
1.3 Heldenleben, Op. 40-Des Helden Widersacher (The Hero's Adversaries)
1.4 Heldenleben, Op. 40-Des Helden Gefährtin (The Hero's Companion)
1.5 Heldenleben, Op. 40-Des Helden Walstatt (The Hero at Battle)
1.6 Heldenleben, Op. 40-Des Helden Friedenswerke (The Hero's Works of Peace)
1.7 Heldenleben, Op. 40-Des Helden Weltflucht Und Vollendung (The Hero's Retirement from the World and Completion)
Artist: Singapore Symphony Orchestra
Label: Our Recordings
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 0636943693421
Genre: Classical Artists
Release Date: 2026-02-06
Number of Discs: 1
The "Tondichtung", or tone poem, was a popular European genre from the mid-19th to early 20th century. German composer Richard Strauss excelled in this form, producing ten works. A tone poem is a single-movement orchestral piece meant to evoke moods, stories, or scenes without following a strict narrative.Strauss's Don Juan, Op. 20 (1888), was inspired by Nikolaus Lenau's poetic take on the Don Juan legend, portraying him as a man seeking the perfect woman and ultimately succumbing to despair. Strauss's orchestral work mirrors this, opening with energetic themes of Don Juan's adventures, featuring lyrical passages for his loves, and concluding with dark chords symbolizing his demise.In 1898, Strauss composed Ein Heldenleben (A Hero's Life), a six-section tone poem inspired by Beethoven's Eroica, reflecting his own life and career. Themes depict the hero, his adversaries, companion, battles, peace, and eventual retirement. Critics debated Strauss's self-portrait as arrogant or humorous, but the work remains a testament to artistic struggle and triumph.Austrian conductor Hans Graf, Chief Conductor and Quantedge Music Director of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) since 2020, is known for his curiosity, creative programming, and commanding presence. An acclaimed guest conductor worldwide, he has won multiple awards including the Österreichischer Musiktheaterpreis and recorded works by Mozart, Stravinsky, and Berg.Founded in 1979, the SSO is Singapore's flagship orchestra, performing year-round and achieving global recognition, including rankings by Gramophone and BBC Music Magazine. Under Graf, the orchestra has released over 50 recordings and revived rare works by composers like Kozlowski, Klenau and Ogerman.The SSO forms part of the Singapore Symphony Group, which also encompasses choruses, youth orchestras, and major music festivals.
Tracks:
1.1 Don Juan, Op. 20
1.2 Heldenleben, Op. 40-Der Held (The Hero)
1.3 Heldenleben, Op. 40-Des Helden Widersacher (The Hero's Adversaries)
1.4 Heldenleben, Op. 40-Des Helden Gefährtin (The Hero's Companion)
1.5 Heldenleben, Op. 40-Des Helden Walstatt (The Hero at Battle)
1.6 Heldenleben, Op. 40-Des Helden Friedenswerke (The Hero's Works of Peace)
1.7 Heldenleben, Op. 40-Des Helden Weltflucht Und Vollendung (The Hero's Retirement from the World and Completion)
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Title: Richard Strauss: A Hero's Life
Artist: Singapore Symphony Orchestra
Label: Our Recordings
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 0636943693421
Genre: Classical Artists
Release Date: 2026-02-06
Number of Discs: 1
The "Tondichtung", or tone poem, was a popular European genre from the mid-19th to early 20th century. German composer Richard Strauss excelled in this form, producing ten works. A tone poem is a single-movement orchestral piece meant to evoke moods, stories, or scenes without following a strict narrative.Strauss's Don Juan, Op. 20 (1888), was inspired by Nikolaus Lenau's poetic take on the Don Juan legend, portraying him as a man seeking the perfect woman and ultimately succumbing to despair. Strauss's orchestral work mirrors this, opening with energetic themes of Don Juan's adventures, featuring lyrical passages for his loves, and concluding with dark chords symbolizing his demise.In 1898, Strauss composed Ein Heldenleben (A Hero's Life), a six-section tone poem inspired by Beethoven's Eroica, reflecting his own life and career. Themes depict the hero, his adversaries, companion, battles, peace, and eventual retirement. Critics debated Strauss's self-portrait as arrogant or humorous, but the work remains a testament to artistic struggle and triumph.Austrian conductor Hans Graf, Chief Conductor and Quantedge Music Director of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) since 2020, is known for his curiosity, creative programming, and commanding presence. An acclaimed guest conductor worldwide, he has won multiple awards including the Österreichischer Musiktheaterpreis and recorded works by Mozart, Stravinsky, and Berg.Founded in 1979, the SSO is Singapore's flagship orchestra, performing year-round and achieving global recognition, including rankings by Gramophone and BBC Music Magazine. Under Graf, the orchestra has released over 50 recordings and revived rare works by composers like Kozlowski, Klenau and Ogerman.The SSO forms part of the Singapore Symphony Group, which also encompasses choruses, youth orchestras, and major music festivals.
Tracks:
1.1 Don Juan, Op. 20
1.2 Heldenleben, Op. 40-Der Held (The Hero)
1.3 Heldenleben, Op. 40-Des Helden Widersacher (The Hero's Adversaries)
1.4 Heldenleben, Op. 40-Des Helden Gefährtin (The Hero's Companion)
1.5 Heldenleben, Op. 40-Des Helden Walstatt (The Hero at Battle)
1.6 Heldenleben, Op. 40-Des Helden Friedenswerke (The Hero's Works of Peace)
1.7 Heldenleben, Op. 40-Des Helden Weltflucht Und Vollendung (The Hero's Retirement from the World and Completion)
Artist: Singapore Symphony Orchestra
Label: Our Recordings
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 0636943693421
Genre: Classical Artists
Release Date: 2026-02-06
Number of Discs: 1
The "Tondichtung", or tone poem, was a popular European genre from the mid-19th to early 20th century. German composer Richard Strauss excelled in this form, producing ten works. A tone poem is a single-movement orchestral piece meant to evoke moods, stories, or scenes without following a strict narrative.Strauss's Don Juan, Op. 20 (1888), was inspired by Nikolaus Lenau's poetic take on the Don Juan legend, portraying him as a man seeking the perfect woman and ultimately succumbing to despair. Strauss's orchestral work mirrors this, opening with energetic themes of Don Juan's adventures, featuring lyrical passages for his loves, and concluding with dark chords symbolizing his demise.In 1898, Strauss composed Ein Heldenleben (A Hero's Life), a six-section tone poem inspired by Beethoven's Eroica, reflecting his own life and career. Themes depict the hero, his adversaries, companion, battles, peace, and eventual retirement. Critics debated Strauss's self-portrait as arrogant or humorous, but the work remains a testament to artistic struggle and triumph.Austrian conductor Hans Graf, Chief Conductor and Quantedge Music Director of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) since 2020, is known for his curiosity, creative programming, and commanding presence. An acclaimed guest conductor worldwide, he has won multiple awards including the Österreichischer Musiktheaterpreis and recorded works by Mozart, Stravinsky, and Berg.Founded in 1979, the SSO is Singapore's flagship orchestra, performing year-round and achieving global recognition, including rankings by Gramophone and BBC Music Magazine. Under Graf, the orchestra has released over 50 recordings and revived rare works by composers like Kozlowski, Klenau and Ogerman.The SSO forms part of the Singapore Symphony Group, which also encompasses choruses, youth orchestras, and major music festivals.
Tracks:
1.1 Don Juan, Op. 20
1.2 Heldenleben, Op. 40-Der Held (The Hero)
1.3 Heldenleben, Op. 40-Des Helden Widersacher (The Hero's Adversaries)
1.4 Heldenleben, Op. 40-Des Helden Gefährtin (The Hero's Companion)
1.5 Heldenleben, Op. 40-Des Helden Walstatt (The Hero at Battle)
1.6 Heldenleben, Op. 40-Des Helden Friedenswerke (The Hero's Works of Peace)
1.7 Heldenleben, Op. 40-Des Helden Weltflucht Und Vollendung (The Hero's Retirement from the World and Completion)
