The BBC Symphony Orchestra opens its
2005-6 season with a new principal guest conductor, David Robertson. Presented by Martin Handley.
Susan Bullock (soprano), BBC Symphony Orchestra, conductor David Robertson Wagner Prelude: Tristan und Isolde Schoenberq Erwartung , Op 17
8.20 Twenty Minutes: Applause! Applause!
Richard Foster looks into the power of applause and asks why we clap our hands to show approval.
8.40 Beethoven Symphony No 5 in C minor