Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel & Ein Heldenleben, Barenboim (CD)

Discs: 1
Record Label: Apex
Release Year: 2011

Daniel Barenboim’s Strauss cycle continues with two of his most-loved tone poems — Till Eulenspiegel and Ein Heldenleben. The heroic Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians are at their finest, with colorful and engaging soloist from across the ensemble.

Contents:

Strauss Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche (Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks), Op. 28
September 1990, Orchestral Hall, Chicago

Strauss Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life), Op. 40
September 1990, Orchestra Hall, Chicago