Mäkelä Conducts Ein Heldenleben

Schedule

Thu Feb 19 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:40 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL

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It isn’t hard to guess the identity of the central character in A Hero’s Life, Richard Strauss’ extravagant showpiece filled with action, valor and romance — it’s undeniably the composer himself. Zell Music Director Designate Klaus Mäkelä pairs the work with music from his native Finland: Sibelius’ Lemminkäinen, a symphonic portrait of the life and romantic escapades of the country’s folk hero.
Performers
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Klaus Mäkelä conductor
Program
Sibelius Lemminkäinen
R. Strauss Ein Heldenleben
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These concerts are generously sponsored by Zell Family Foundation.
Bank of America is the Maestro Residency Presenter
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