Tannhauser (Overture)

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Featuring Wagner's most stirring tune, this overture's a slow burn. Tannhäuser, forsaking knightly vows for pleasure, is saved from Hell by his belovèd Elizabeth's self-sacrifice. It's heart-swelling stuff. Composer: Richard Wagner Performers: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Vassily Sinaisky Recording date: 12 February 2000 Date of broadcast: 12 March 2001