Norddeutsche Orchesterakademie / Felix Mildenberger

Symphonic heroic sounds

For its fifth anniversary, the Norddeutsche Orchesterakademie has taken on one of the great gems of orchestral music: Richard Strauss’ opulent tone poem »Ein Heldenleben«. The highly virtuosic piece is a musical adventure full of verve and dazzling moments, with heartfelt sounds of love, biting mockery and an expansive battle scene. Gustav Mahler’s »Todtenfeier« for an imaginary hero completes the evening – a summit meeting of late romantic symphonic music.