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Masterpieces Performed by NHK Symphony Orchestra S7E3 — Wolfgang Sawallisch: Richard Strauss, Ein Heldenleben, Symphonic Poem, Op. 40
Masterpieces Performed by NHK Symphony Orchestra•Season 7•Episode 3

Wolfgang Sawallisch: Richard Strauss, Ein Heldenleben, Symphonic Poem, Op. 40

Aug 20, 202249 min
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The last in this summer series is the NHK Symphony Orchestra and Sawallisch's 2002 performance of Ein Heldenleben, symphonic poem, Op. 40, by Richard Strauss (“A Hero's Life”). Marvel at Sawallisch's unflagging passion for music as he conducts the orchestra just before his 80th birthday.

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Miki Yamamoto

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Episode Summary

"Wolfgang Sawallisch: Richard Strauss, Ein Heldenleben, Symphonic Poem, Op. 40" is episode 3 of Masterpieces Performed by NHK Symphony Orchestra season 7. It aired on August 20, 2022.

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