Luisi & Ein Heldenleben by Beethoven, Strauss, Ó (2025/2025), Seoltóir Fabio Luisi, DR Koncerthuset, København, Denmark

Richard Strauss' unique tone poem Ein Heldenleben is the ultimate in musical autobiography. The composer himself is the hero, but not without a twinkle in his eye and some of his most delicious and sumptuous music. The evening begins with another musical memoir – Beethoven's brilliant Piano Concerto No. 1. The young composer beautifully acknowledges his debt to Haydn and Mozart while introducing his own innovative ideas.