Philharmonia Orchestra - Santtu Conducts Strauss - Ein Heldenleben - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Santtu conducts Strauss Ein Heldenleben is the sixth album from Philharmonia Records. Con-ducted by Santtu-Matias Rouvali, this performance was recorded at Southbank Centre's RoyalFestival Hall.PRAISE FOR Santtu conducts Shostakovich Symphony 10InchThemes from the previous movements are intriguingly revived and intertwined and the sheerenergy of Rouvali's onslaught upon the music almost convinces us of the heroism of resistanceand endurance, ultimately rewarded by explosive, joyous liberation.Inch - MusicWeb InternationalInchThe first movement is both atmospheric and flowing, sensitively delineating each stage inthe unfolding psychological drama.Inch - Gramophone Album Tracks 1. Heldenleben (A Hero's Life), Op. 40~Der Held (The Hero) 2. Heldenleben (A Hero's Life), Op. 40~Des Helden Widersacher (The Hero's Adversaries) 3. Heldenleben (A Hero's Life), Op. 40~Des Helden Gefährtin (The Hero's Companion) 4. Heldenleben (A Hero's Life), Op. 40~Des Helden Walstatt (The Hero at Battle) 5. Heldenleben (A Hero's Life), Op. 40~Des Helden Friedenswerke (The Hero's Works of Peace) 6. Heldenleben (A Hero's Life), Op. 40~Des Helden Weltflucht und Vollendung (The Hero's Retirement from this World and Completion)