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Wagner: Wesendonck Lieder (WWV. 91)

Charles Hazlewood is joined by mezzo soprano Jane Irwin and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Concert Orchestra to focus on the five songs which Wagner composed to poems by Mathilde Wesendonck: Wagner's Wesendonck Lieder.

Charles Hazlewood is joined by mezzo soprano Jane Irwin and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Concert Orchestra for a workshop session and performance focussing on the five songs which Wagner composed to poems by Mathilde Wesendonck: Wagner's Wesendonck Lieder. Mathilde was Wagner's muse; Wagner was her creative mentor. The intensity of their collaboration is enshrined in these five love songs.

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Music Played

  • Richard Wagner - Wesendonck-Lieder arr. Mottl for voice & orchestra

    Performers: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Concert Orchestra, Jane Irwin (Mezzo-soprano)

Broadcast

  • Sat 3 Sep 2005 14:00