In Strauss's masterful  Ein Heldenleben, a young hero sets out, full of courage and lyrical exuberance. Out in the world, he meets both enemies and love before he can finally retire, fed up with days. Richard Strauss may have seen himself as the musical hero when he wrote this work – quotations from his own works keep popping up, especially when the hero is portrayed as a peacemaker and benefactor.

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Luisi & Ein Heldenleben

DR Koncerthuset

The Alabama Symphony Orchestra is joined by Soprano Mary Wilson! She has been hailed as one of today’s most exciting artists, receiving critical acclaim for a voice that is “lyrical and triumphant, a dazzling array of legato melodies and ornate coloratura” (San Francisco Chronicle).  Opera News heralded her first solo recording, Mary Wilson Sings Handel, stating “Wilson’s luminous voice contains so much charisma,” they dubbed her recording one of their “Best of the Year.”

Strauss + Mahler

Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center

Also sprach Zarathustra

Merrill Auditorium

Join the Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra for a night of musical brilliance featuring Rossini’s Barber of Seville Overture, Strauss’s Oboe Concerto with Adam Parnell, Wagner’s Die Meistersinger Overture, and Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story.

Winter Concert

Town Hall Seattle

An HSO favorite, Sirena Huang, returns to the Belding Stage to perform the famous Sibelius violin concerto. We’re thrilled to have her back for our Valentine’s weekend concerts. It makes sense to play something romantic, of course, so Don Juan comes to mind.  There’s no need to take a trip to experience something exotic; come to the Hartford Symphony and let the music take you away.

Sirena Plays Sibelius

Belding Theater

Known for her grace and emotional range, Chinese pianist Siqian Li tells stories through her virtuosic playing. There are two transcriptions by composers who admired their older masters, with Liszt’s interpretation of Beethoven’s pastoral songs, and Percy Grainger conjuring up the sumptuous sound world of Richard Strauss. Gershwin’s preludes show off his brilliance and variety, from Brazilian and Spanish rhythms to a bluesy lullaby, whilst Russian visionary Alexander Scriabin’s Fantasy depicts moonlight and storms across the sea’s vast expanse. In Liszt’s virtuosic retelling of a Faust legend, the devil takes up the violin, dancing us all into an ecstatic frenzy.

Sunday Piano Series: Siqian Li

Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

Immerse yourself in an evening of profound musical exploration with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, featuring the talents of Finnish superstars under the baton of Susanna Mälkki. This captivating concert, set for Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 8:00 PM, and again on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM, promises an unforgettable journey through the works of Schubert, Strauss, and Saariaho.

The program opens with Schubert's Symphony No. 8, famously known as the "Unfinished," a piece that enchants with its haunting melodies and unresolved mysteries. The evening then introduces the U.S. premiere of Kaija Saariaho's "HUSH," a LA Phil commission that represents the composer's poignant farewell to the world, expressing a journey to silence amidst her battle with terminal brain cancer. This piece, dedicated to jazz trumpeter Verneri Pohjola, features a mesmerizing performance where the trumpet navigates through the orchestra with a ghostly presence.

Following an intermission, the concert concludes with Richard Strauss's "Death and Transfiguration," a powerful depiction of a man's final moments and his soul's transcendence. Inspired by the concept of Liebestod from Wagner's "Tristan and Isolde," Strauss's composition delves into the profound questions of life and the hereafter with stunning harmonies and masterful orchestration.

Under the leadership of Susanna Mälkki, with Verneri Pohjola on the trumpet, this performance is not just a concert but an emotional expedition that explores the mysteries of life, death, and what may lie beyond. This event is a highlight of the Otis Booth Foundation Series: Thursday Evenings TH2 Series, showcasing the brilliance of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the depth of human expression through music.

Join us for a night of introspection and sublime music at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, and be part of a unique experience that resonates with the soul. Tickets are available now, but act quickly as sales are final and availability is subject to change. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the convergence of great musical minds in a performance that promises to be as enlightening as it is enchanting.

Schubert, Strauss & Saariaho

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Carlos Izcaray leads the orchestra in Ravel’s Alborada del gracioso — A tour de force of orchestral writing, displaying Ravel’s unique blend of impressionistic harmonies, Spanish folk influences, and rhythmic vitality. Then, the ASO welcomes pianist Awadagin Pratt to perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3. Awadagin has received acclaim for delivering “forceful, imaginative, and precisely tinted” performances and is hailed as “one of the great and distinctive American pianists and conductors of our time.” The concert concludes with Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life). Standing as one of Strauss’s most ambitious and iconic works, embodying the grandeur, drama, and virtuosity characteristic of his compositional style.

Beethoven + Strauss

Immerse yourself in the timeless melodies of Johann Strauss with the lively Overture to Die Fledermaus and the foot-tapping Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka. Feel the romantic allure of Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty Waltz and the vibrant rhythms of Brahms’ Hungarian Dance No. 5.

Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight

Cadogan Hall 

Leicester Symphony Orchestra - Classical Heroes

De Montfort Hall

It is life itself that is painted in tones when the young comedic conductor Tarmo Peltokoski gives his first concert in Denmark. 'Also sprach Zarathustra' opens with an overwhelming sunrise fanfare and ends in metaphysical ecstasy, and in Shostakovich's Symphony No. 14, life and death circle each other in an ever-stronger embrace

Peltokoski & Zarathustra

Evansville Philharmonic Youth Orchestra presents their "Fall Concert" to be held at the Victory Theatre on Sunday, November 10th at 4:00 PM. This event will feature EPYO groups I and II.  

 

Seating is first-come, first-seated. All patrons must have a ticket to attend performance, no matter what the age. 6th & Sycamore entrance opens at 3:00 PM for Will Call pick-up and to Purchase Tickets. Main Street Entrance Not Available for Entry.

EPYO I / EPYO II Fall Concert

Victory Theatre

Mendelssohn & Strauss

Sought-after violinist Will Hagen returns to play Korngold’s Violin Concerto in D Major, the first non-film music he wrote after the defeat of Hitler in World War II. The rest of the program highlights pieces written by film composers and music made famous on the big screen, including the opening fanfare of Also sprach Zarathustra from “2001: A Space Odyssey.”

Masterworks & The Movies

The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra as we present "Brahms 2" on Thursday, 10 October 2024, at 7:30pm in the prestigious Symphony Hall, Birmingham. This colorful concert promises musical journeys and flamboyant characters, featuring an exhilarating portrait of Don Juan’s wild life and dramatic death by Strauss, and Adès' Violin Concerto, which traces musical rings, paths, and rounds through its three movements. The highlight of the evening, Brahms' Symphony No.2, is famously known for its cheerful disposition, despite the composer's humorous claim of it being his saddest work.

The talented Leila Josefowicz will enchant you with her violin performance, alongside the masterful conducting of Thomas Søndergård. Together, they will dance and whirl with the music, bringing these compositions to life in a way you've never experienced before.

Tickets are priced between £26-£62, with a per-ticket commission of £3.50 included for tickets over £15. We offer a variety of ways to save, including our multi-buy discount and reduced prices for students, 18-30s, under-18s, and benefit recipients. The concert will last approximately 2 hours, including a 20-minute interval.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the full force of the CBSO, complete with world-famous soloists and conductors. Book your tickets now for an evening of unforgettable music and vibrant storytelling through the works of Strauss, Adès, and Brahms.

Brahms 2

The International Convention Centre

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Kazuki Yamada leads the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in a stirring performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. This concert, set to take place on Thursday, 19th September 2024 at 7:30pm in the prestigious Symphony Hall, Birmingham, promises to be a celebration of musical mastery and joy.

The evening will spotlight the beautiful variety of instruments with Stravinsky's Symphonies of Wind Instruments and Strauss's Metamorphosen, a piece that quotes Beethoven throughout, before culminating in Beethoven's magnificent Choral Symphony. The famous Ode to Joy in the final movement will feature a quartet of equally magnificent soloists, bringing this awe-inspiring piece to life.

Performers for the evening include conductor Kazuki Yamada, soprano Lucy Crowe, mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnston, baritone Jonathan Lemalu, and the CBSO Chorus, ensuring an evening of exceptional musical talent.

Tickets are priced between £26-£62, with a per-ticket commission of £3.50 included for tickets priced over £15. Discounts are available for students, 18-30s, under-18s, and benefit recipients as part of our multi-buy discount offer.

The concert will last approximately 2 hours, including a 20-minute interval. This event is supported by DLA Piper and is part of a series that also includes performances of Shostakovich & Bartók, Romeo & Juliet, and Elgar & Tchaikovsky.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the power and beauty of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony under the baton of Kazuki Yamada. Book your tickets now for an evening of sublime music that promises to be both a spotlight on instruments and a joyful finale for voices.

Kazuki conducts Beethoven 9

First Prize Winner of the Canadian Opera Company’s Centre Stage Competition, Innu soprano Elisabeth St-Gelais shares her powerful and resonant voice through a collection of breathtaking songs by Strauss, Menotti, Ian Cusson, Verdi, and Duparc.

TSM presents Elisabeth St-Gelais

The Royal Conservatory of Music

Join us for an unforgettable evening of classical music as acclaimed Taiwanese-American violinist Paul Huang takes the stage at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, CO. This special performance, part of the Orchestral Series, is scheduled for Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 6pm and features Huang performing Brahms' Violin Concerto in D Major. Under the baton of conductor Fabio Luisi, and accompanied by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the program will also include two of Richard Strauss' masterpieces: the Suite from Der Rosenkavalier and Don Juan.

This event promises to be a highlight of the Bravo Vail season, showcasing the exceptional talents of Paul Huang, a violinist known for his expressive musicality and captivating performances. The evening will not only highlight Brahms' Violin Concerto, a cornerstone of the violin repertoire, but also explore the rich textures and themes of Strauss' work, offering a deep dive into the German romantic and post-romantic tradition.

The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, located at 530 S Frontage Rd E, Vail, CO 81657, offers a stunning backdrop for this musical journey, providing an intimate setting that enhances the connection between performers and audience. Whether you're a long-time classical music aficionado or new to the genre, this concert is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Tickets are available now. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of Brahms and Strauss under the stars in the beautiful town of Vail. For more information on tickets and venue details, including parking information for the Town of Vail, please visit our website.

Huang Plays Brahms' Violin Concerto

Vail Recreation District Sports Department - Ford Park

RDAM Symphony Orchestra conducted by Thomas Dausgaard.

RDAM's Summer Concert 2024

Konservatoriets Koncertsal

Copenhagen Phil conducted by Guy Braunstein

Copenhagen Phil – Love, Death, and Great Voices

Join us for performances featuring talented and passionate musicians from the DMV area. MCYO’s younger ensembles will present hidden gems by Mozart, Chevalier de Saint-George, Tchaikovsky, Gershwin, Romero, and more. The Philharmonic, MCYO's flagship orchestra, performs virtuosic works by Strauss, Sibelius, and Marquez, among others. In collaboration with Site-Specific Dances, the performance culminates in an immersive world premiere of Polina Nazaykinskaya's soul-stirring Fenix. This multidisciplinary work showcases the dramatic landscapes of Sedona, while hoping to impart a sense of great reverence for our precious natural world, its epic scale, and its dynamic geological processes.

Mcyo: Symphonic Interludes

The Music Center at Strathmore

Following her appearance in the Petite Messe Solennelle on 7 May we are delighted to welcome back Lucy Crowe for this all-Strauss recital, originally planned for the 2020 Festival. She is one of the leading lyric sopranos of her generation and performs in the world’s greatest opera houses, including Covent Garden where, in 2019, she starred alongside Joyce Di Donato in Handel’s Agrippina.

Lucy Crowe

St Mary’s Church

Richard Strauss' Vier letzte Lieder is the aging German composer's unearthly beautiful farewell to life. Now the Danish star soprano Henriette Bonde-Hansen sings them for the very first time. The bubbling orchestral music of Wagner is the heart's blood for chief conductor Christoph Gedschold.

Wagner and Strauss

Experience the majestic landscapes of music with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic's presentation of "An Alpine Symphony." This breathtaking concert is scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 8:00 PM, taking place at the esteemed Civic Center Music Hall. Under the baton of Alexander Mickelthwate, with the talented Clayton Stephenson on piano, the evening promises an unforgettable auditory journey.

The program features Beethoven's Concerto No. 4 for Piano in G Major, op. 58, a masterpiece that showcases the piano's lyrical and expressive capabilities. The highlight of the evening, Strauss's "Eine Alpensinfonie," op. 64, also known as An Alpine Symphony, will transport the audience through a musical depiction of an alpine adventure, from dawn to dusk, across forests, streams, and mountain peaks.

This event is a perfect opportunity for classical music enthusiasts and newcomers alike to immerse themselves in the power of live symphonic music. Single tickets will be available for purchase starting Friday, August 23. To ensure you don't miss out on this spectacular performance, sign up for single ticket on-sale notifications.

Prepare for an evening of sublime music that promises to be both exhilarating and deeply moving. Join us at the Civic Center Music Hall for "An Alpine Symphony" and let the Oklahoma City Philharmonic guide you through the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Alps, crafted by the genius of Beethoven and Strauss.

An Alpine Symphony

Civic Center Music Hall

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of music at the Walt Disney Concert Hall with the "Gershwin & Strauss" concert, featuring the Los Angeles Philharmonic under the baton of Teddy Abrams. This spectacular event takes place on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 8:00 PM, with additional performances on Saturday, May 24, at 8:00 PM, and a matinee on Sunday, May 25, at 2:00 PM.

The concert will showcase the extraordinary talents of pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, who will dazzle the audience with his interpretation of Gershwin's joyful Concerto in F. Thibaudet's relationship with this piece began at the tender age of 14, and over four decades, his performances have deepened in love and jazz-infused interpretations, promising a performance that exudes utter joy and leaves everyone with a smile.

The program also features Strauss' epic "Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30," a symphonic poem inspired by Nietzsche and made famous by its use in Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. Beyond the iconic sunrise theme, the piece is a marvelous exploration of nature, science, and the unseen world, led masterfully by Teddy Abrams.

Adding to the weekend's performances, Caroline Shaw's "The Observatory" will be performed on Saturday and Sunday. Inspired by Shaw's experiences at Griffith Observatory, this piece reflects on the shape of Los Angeles and the night sky, promising a unique and inspiring addition to the concert series.

This event is not only a celebration of music but also an opportunity to experience the joy and depth of Gershwin's and Strauss' compositions, brought to life by the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the exceptional soloists. Join us for a night of unforgettable music and be part of the legacy of these great composers at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Gershwin & Strauss

Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy and exceptional talent of the Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra, showcasing a brilliant ensemble of emerging musicians at the peak of their early careers led by Music Director Timothy Myers. This captivating performance features the dazzling virtuosity of violinist Alexi Kenney as he takes on the iconic Sibelius concerto, and the sweeping drama and exquisite beauty of Strauss’s Der Rosenkavalier orchestral suite. These two jewels are intertwined with works by two of today’s most intriguing composers in Stellar, a powerful opener by the “lyrical, complex, singular” (The Guardian) Shawn E. Okpebholo, and a dive into the “ocean of orchestral sonorities” (Los Angeles Times) in Samy Moussa’s mesmerizing Elysium.

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Events

Upcoming events

Apr 25, 2025

Wagner and Strauss · Copenhagen Phil

May 17, 2025

An Alpine Symphony · Oklahoma City Philharmonic

23 - 25 May, 2025

Gershwin & Strauss · Los Angeles Philharmonic

May 31, 2025

Rosenkavalier Suite + Sibelius Violin Concerto · Spoleto Festival USA

Jul 16, 2025

Redpath & Fu Recital · Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival

Past events

20 - 21 Mar, 2025

Luisi & Ein Heldenleben · DR Symfoniorkestret

14 - 15 Mar, 2025

Strauss + Mahler · Alabama Symphony Orchestra

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