This exploration of the heroism through three epic masterpieces by Strauss, Dvořák and Glazunov showcases the sprightly winds and cushioned strings of the Bamberg Symphony to luxurious effect. Conductor Jakub Hrůsa maintains a sweeping sense of momentum and grandeur, and there are beautiful solos along the way.

[A Hero's Song is] full of amiable melodies and, in Hrůša’s hands, it packs a dramatic punch. It’s followed by a compelling discovery: Glazunov’s symphonic elegy To the Memory of a Hero, handsomely shaped by conductor and orchestra...[In Ein Heldenleben] Hrůša’s flexible phrasing ensures the music’s theatricality wins through.