A Hero’s Life by Holst, Lil Lacy, Strauss, Sv 18 aug 2024, No (2024/2024), Diriģents Christian Reif, Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts, Brainerd, United States

The unrivaled brilliance of Gustav Holst’s Jupiter from The Planets sets the stage for the 2024 Lakes Area Music Festival’s closing ceremony. As the U.S. premiere of Lil Lacy’s Aurora honors new beginnings and the opportunities of a new day, Richard Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life) tells the ultimate story of adventure and accomplishment. There is no greater conclusion to our own grand adventure than the recognition that a hero’s journey is much bigger than the hero alone.