
Episode 1
The late conductor Edward Downes and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic in Rimsky-Korsakov's Overture (May Night), Respighi's Pines of Rome, Verdi opera music, plus Korngold and Bruckner.
Presented by Penny Gore.
Series celebrating the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ work of the late Edward Downes, focusing especially on the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic, where he was principal conductor from 1980 to 1991 and thereafter conductor emeritus. With a range of Downes's favourite repertoire, including his last studio recording with the orchestra - Bruckner's Sixth Symphony.
Rimsky-Korsakov: Overture (May Night)
Respighi: Pines of Rome
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic
Edward Downes (conductor)
2.35pm
Verdi: Orchestral music from the operas
Korngold: Abschiedslieder, Op 14
Linda Finnie (contralto)
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic
Edward Downes (conductor)
3.00pm
Elgar: Enigma Variations
Rimsky-Korsakov: Suite (The Tale of Tsar Saltan)
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic
Edward Downes (conductor)
3.50pm
Bruckner: Symphony No 6 in A
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic
Edward Downes (conductor).
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- Mon 30 Nov 2009 14:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3