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STRAUSS, R.: Heldenleben (Ein) / WEBERN, A.: Im Sommerwind (Chicago Symphony, Haitink)

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STRAUSS, R.: Heldenleben (Ein) / WEBERN, A.: Im Sommerwind (Chicago Symphony, Haitink)

Composer(s):Strauss, Richard • Webern, Anton
Artist(s) Haitink, Bernard, Conductor • Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Period(s) 20th Century
Genre Classical Music
Category Orchestral
Catalogue CSOR9011002
Label CSO Resound
Quality   320kbps
Album Price
 
CD
USD 18.99
 

 
MP3
USD 9.99
 

 

   



Ein Heldenleben
Review By AM101062,August 2010

Although I was unfamiliar with this work at the start, while listening to this recording it grew on me quickly and I enjoyed the entire recording. From the bold beginning notes the theme of the whole work is set, and the heroic journey depicted shines through. Although the subject matter is slightly suspect, with Strauss himself as the hero depicted, boldly battling his critics who appear as the hero’s adversaries, and then joined by his wife (The Hero’s Companion, portrayed wonderfully by the solo violin of Robert Chen) none of this supposed egocentrism detracts in any way from the quality of the work (and in my opinion adds an element of quirky charm.)

The support piece, Anton Webern’s Im Sommerwind, is one of his earlier works. Never published during his lifetime it more....






 

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