In this episode, we present Ein Heldenleben (“A Hero's Life”), sym. poem, Op. 40, by Richard Strauss that can be considered as a musical autobiography of the composer. The conductor is Paavo Järvi, the chief conductor of the NHK Symphony Orchestra. Järvi's approach to the music is fully understood and responded by the orchestra's high level performance and you will enjoy the music with the strong storyline and a lively tempo like a drama.