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The late conductor Edward Downes and the BBC 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 BBC work of the late Edward Downes, focusing especially on the BBC 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
BBC Philharmonic
Edward Downes (conductor)

2.35pm
Verdi: Orchestral music from the operas
Korngold: Abschiedslieder, Op 14
Linda Finnie (contralto)
BBC Philharmonic
Edward Downes (conductor)

3.00pm
Elgar: Enigma Variations
Rimsky-Korsakov: Suite (The Tale of Tsar Saltan)
BBC Philharmonic
Edward Downes (conductor)

3.50pm
Bruckner: Symphony No 6 in A
BBC Philharmonic
Edward Downes (conductor).

3 hours

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Mon 30 Nov 200914:00
BBC Radio 3

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  • Mon 30 Nov 200914:00
    BBC Radio 3