Live from the Royal Albert Hall , London.
In the second of two concerts undertheir chief conductor Simon Rattle , the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra concentrate on works from their homeland, openingwith Brahms's variations on a theme believed to be by Haydn. Strauss's flamboyant tone poem and Goebbels's new work both quote from their composers' earlierworks. Presented by Rob Cowan .
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Simon Rattle
Brahms Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op 56a Heiner Goebbels Aus einem Tagebuch (first UK performance)
8.15 Twenty Minutes: Return to Berlin
George Brandt made an abrupt departure from his home town of Berlin as a teenager in 1933. Last year he was invited to return under a scheme run by the city as a gesture of reconciliation to Berlin exiles around the world.
8.35pm Strauss Ein Heldenleben Repeated Wednedsay 2pm