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Wagner

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Series about classical music. Christopher Eccleston goes in search of the story behind Richard Wagner's dramatic Ride of the Valkyries.

Christopher Eccleston goes in search of the story behind Richard Wagner's dramatic Ride of the Valkyries, involving winged warriors on horseback and a mysterious ring. The BBC Philharmonic and members of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain perform in an atmospheric Manchester warehouse, with young conductor Alpesh Chauhan.

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Mon 30 May 201611:05

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Credits

RoleContributor
ProducerSerena Cross
ProducerOwen Kean
DirectorNick Wickham
DirectorOliver Smyth
ParticipantChristopher Eccleston

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  • Mon 30 May 201611:05