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

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

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

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

3 hours

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Mon 30 Nov 2009 14:00
大象传媒 Radio 3

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  • Mon 30 Nov 2009 14:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3