BBC Philharmonic
Today a musical tour of Italy-from the pines and fountains of Rome to Verdi's stomping ground at La Scala, Milan, and to Verona, the setting of Romeo and Juliet. Presented by Sandy Burnett.
Verdi Prelude: La Forza del Destino (1862 version) Conductor Edward Downes Respighi Fountains of Rome Conductor Han Volkov
Tchaikovsky Fantasy Overture: Romeo and Juliet Conductor Markus Stenz Verdi Prelude: Don Carlos (Act 3):
Prelude; Dance of the Priestesses; Dance of the Moorish Slaves; Ballabile (Aida) Conductor Edward Downes Respighi Pines of Rome Conductor Nan Volkov