in the Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, this is "mainly because its surface elements have been overemphasized." In Gilliam's view: Whatever the critics might have thought, the work rapidly became a standard part of the orchestral repertoire. It has been performed 41 times at the BBC Proms since its premiere there in 1903. Recordings There are many recordings of Ein Heldenleben, with three conducted by the composer himself. Important recordings include the following: Notes References External links , Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Andrés Orozco-Estrada. Recorded at the Alte Oper Frankfurt, December 11, 2015 Strauss' Ein Heldenleben: Beyond Autobiography by Timothy Judd, September 11, 2017 Tone poems by Richard Strauss 1898 compositions Music dedicated to ensembles or performers