Mäkelä Conducts Ein Heldenleben

Feb 19-21, 2026
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Overview

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.

  • Venue
    Symphony Center
  • Price
    $59.00+ (incl. fees)
  • Length
    2 hours 10 minutes
  • Preconcert Conversation
    Carl Grapentine
Schedule
Program
Sibelius

Lemminkäinen

R. Strauss

Ein Heldenleben

Performers
Conductor
Zell Music Director Designate

Extras

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Preconcert Dining

Enhance your concert experience by dining at the Thomas Club, offering a prix fixe menu featuring traditional American fare for a seamless preconcert dining experience. Reservations | Learn more and view the menu


Preconcert Conversation

Explore the music in a free preconcert conversation featuring Carl Grapentine in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The talk will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets are needed.

Sponsors & Partners

These concerts are generously sponsored by Zell Family Foundation.