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The Philharmonia perform Bruckner, Wagner and Schoenberg

Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts the Philharmonia in the Prelude and Liebestod from Wagner's Tristan und Isolde, Schoenberg's Verkl盲rte Nacht and Bruckner's Symphony No 7.

Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts the Philharmonia in Wagner, Schoenberg and Bruckner. Exploring the nature and intensity of love, Wagner brings to life the tragic beauty in the story of Tristan und Isolde, while the lyricism of Schoenberg鈥檚 early tone poem Verkl盲rte Nacht reveals his feelings for the woman he would later marry. Bruckner's Seventh Symphony (one of his most popular works) is a musical monument to Wagner. Bruckner began writing it in anticipation of Wagner's death (as he was in poor health), and featured four Wagner tubas - the first time the instrument appeared in a symphony. Far from being mournful, the work is ultimately optimistic in character, with the final brass fanfare rounding off this late-romantic programme in a triumphant orchestral flourish.

Another chance to hear this concert recorded at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London in September 2018 and presented by Ian Skelly

Wagner: Prelude & Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde
Schoenberg: Verkl盲rte Nacht

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Bruckner: Symphony No 7

Philharmonia Orchestra
Esa-Pekka Salonen (conductor)

Photo: 漏 Camilla Greenwell

2 hours, 28 minutes

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Thu 19 Mar 2020 19:30
成人快手 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Richard Wagner

    Prelude and Liebestod (Tristan und Isolde)

    Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra. Conductor: Esa鈥怭ekka Salonen.

  • Arnold Schoenberg

    Verklarte Nacht

    Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra. Conductor: Esa鈥怭ekka Salonen.

  • Anton Bruckner

    Tota pulchra es

    Performer: Alexander Mason. Choir: Tenebrae. Conductor: Nigel Short.
    • SIGNUM.

  • Anton Bruckner

    Christus factus est

    Choir: Tenebrae. Conductor: Nigel Short.
    • SIGNUM CLASSICS: SIGCD-430.
    • SIGNUM CLASSICS.
    • 4.

  • Anton Bruckner

    Ecce sacerdos

    Performer: Mark Templeton. Performer: Helen Vollam. Performer: Patrick Jackman. Performer: Alexander Mason. Choir: Tenebrae. Conductor: Nigel Short.
    • SIGNUM.

  • Anton Bruckner

    Symphony No 7 in E major

    Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra. Conductor: Esa鈥怭ekka Salonen.

Broadcast

  • Thu 19 Mar 2020 19:30
    成人快手 Radio 3

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