Epic Heroes and Their Goddesses at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center

Strauss's described his tone poem Macbeth as "a completely new path" for him compositionally. Strauss displays musical portraits of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, a musical reminder of the ambition, madness, and greatness that characterizes Macbeth.

Pohjola's Daughter was inspired by Finland's national epic, the Kalevala and the exploits of the heroes Kullervo and Lemminkäinen. Lemminkäinen is celebrated for his conquest of Kyllikki and the maidens of Saari as well as his visit to Tuonela, the Land of Death. Eroticism has its place in this vast collection, and so does humor.