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From the Royal Albert Hall, London. The Dresden Staatskapelle under Fabio Luisi performs Richard Strauss's An Alpine Symphony, a work inspired by an eventful mountain climb.

From the Royal Albert Hall, London. Presented by Martin Handley.

The Dresden Staatskapelle under chief conductor Fabio Luisi, making his Proms debut, performs a symphony inspired by an eventful mountain climb. Strauss dedicated it to the Staatskapelle, which premiered no fewer than nine of his fifteen operas.

Staatskapelle Dresden
Fabio Luisi (conductor)

Strauss: An Alpine Symphony.

1 hour, 30 minutes

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Thu 27 Aug 200920:45
BBC Radio 3

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  • Thu 27 Aug 200920:45
    BBC Radio 3