Daniel Barenboim

Classical 101

A Hero's Life: Richard Strauss's Musical Homage to Himself

Whether it's a self-aggrandizing portrait or a more universal musical depiction of a life of heroic struggle, Ein Heldenleben (A Hero's Life) by Richard…
Classical 101

"A Hero's Life" by Richard Strauss on Symphony @ 7

Richard Strauss's large symphonic poem Ein Heldenleben (A Hero's Life) is the featured work in a new release on the next Symphony @ 7, Thursday evening at…
Classical 101

Haydn and Barenboim with Chopin on Symphony @ 7

On Symphony @ 7 this week, you can hear some thoughtful music from Franz Joseph Haydn and a poetic piano concerto from Frederic Chopin. Haydn's Symphony…