Programme and participants
On 11 November 2026 at 19:30, the Sala Iturbi at Palau de la Música de Valencia programmes a symphonic concert featuring two masterpieces from the classical repertoire: Ludwig van Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61 and Richard Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40 (A Hero’s Life). The performance will be delivered by the SWR Stuttgart Symphony Orchestra, conducted by François-Xavier Roth, with violinist Isabelle Faust as soloist in Beethoven’s work.
Works in detail
Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61 (Beethoven): Composed in 1806, this is one of the few works for violin and orchestra by the composer. It consists of three movements (Allegro ma non troppo, Larghetto and Rondo: Allegro) and lasts approximately 45 minutes. Isabelle Faust, the invited soloist, is a German violinist with an extensive international career and multiple recordings of this concerto.
Ein Heldenleben, Op. 40 (Richard Strauss): A symphonic poem composed in 1898, divided into six sections that depict the life of a hero. The work, lasting around 50 minutes, is renowned for its orchestral complexity and rich timbres.
Practical information
- Date and time: Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 19:30.
- Estimated duration: 1 hour and 35 minutes (no interval).
- Tickets: Prices range from €23.75 to €47.50, depending on seating. Tickets are available on the Palau de la Música’s ticketing website.
- Venue: Sala Iturbi at Palau de la Música de Valencia.
This concert is part of the Season Ticket 7 of the Palau’s symphonic season, though single tickets are also available.


