Ein Heldenleben: Tone Poem for Orchestra, Op. 40 (Dover Miniature Scores: Orchestral) - Softcover

Strauss, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486424413 ISBN 13: 9780486424415

Publisher: Dover Publications, 2002

Synopsis

One of the twentieth century's most celebrated composers, Richard Strauss created a series of masterful tone poems that are fundamental to the repertoire of all major orchestras: Don Juan, Till Eulenspiegel, Don Quixote, Also Sprach Zarathustra, Tod und Verklärung, and this work, Ein Heldenleben.
Conceived as a companion piece to Don Juan, Ein Heldenleben calls for a huge orchestra, including eight horns, five trumpets, quadruple woodwinds, and a full complement of percussion and strings. At the center of the story stands Strauss himself, in a thinly disguised self-portrait of a besieged composer who goes to war with the critics in a mighty orchestral battle that delights both musicians and audiences.
Ideal for use in the classroom, at home, or in the concert hall, this affordable, high-quality, conveniently sized volume will be the edition of choice for all lovers of great music.

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About the Author

A leading composer of the late Romantic and early modern eras, Richard Strauss (1864–1949) is known for his operas (Der Rosenkavalier and Salome), Lieder, tone poems, and orchestral works.

Edition details

• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0486424413
• ISBN 13: 9780486424415
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 144