Utah SymphonyStrauss’ A Hero’s Life

Utah Symphony Presents
Strauss’ A Hero’s Life

DATES and TIMES:
December 5, 2025 | 7:30 PM
December 6, 2025 | 5:30 PM

VENUE:
Maurice Abravanel Hall
123 W. South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT. 84101

SYNOPSIS:
Markus Poschner, conductor
Vadim Gluzman, violin
Utah Symphony

SHOSTAKOVICH: Violin Concerto No. 1
R. STRAUSS: A Hero’s Life (Ein Heldenleben)

Richard Strauss casts himself as the protagonist in A Hero’s Life, an epic autobiographical tone poem from 1898. Bold and notoriously difficult, the work depicts the hero’s battles, critics, love story, and victories—yet, rather than ending in a blaze of glory, Strauss closes his saga with a serene and reflective retreat as his hero steps away from the world, content with his legacy.

Begin this reflective exploration with Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1. Composed in secret during 1947-48 and hidden until after Stalin’s death, this defiant piece challenged his oppressive regime; today, it continues to stand as one of the most challenging violin concertos in the repertoire—both for the soloist and the orchestra. Violinist Vadim Gluzman performs its dark, brooding themes with technical prowess that will leave you in awe.

Season Ticket Packages On Sale: March 26, 2025
Design-A-Series & Group Tickets On Sale: May 28, 2025
Single-Performance Tickets On-Sale: August 1, 2025

ACCESSIBILITY: We are committed to making our performances and venues accessible to all of our patrons. More information can be found at https://usuo.org/accessibility/.

GENERAL AGE GUIDELINE: Individuals ages five and older are welcome at this performance. Parents should ensure their children are able to sit quietly through the performance without disturbing others around them. No babes in arms will be admitted.

LATE SEATING POLICY: Late seating will be at an appropriate break in the concert, to be determined at a later date, or at intermission. More information on our late and re-entry policies is available at https://usuo.org/guidelines/.

Artists and programs are subject to change. No refunds.