I from the Royal I Opera House, London.
Die Meistersinger von
Nurnberg Wagner 's epic "comic opera" in three acts is a human tale of passion, intrigue and love. It's also an affirmation of the power of great German art.
Tonight's performance of Graham Vick 's new production stars
John Tomlinson as the heroic poet-cobbler Hans Sachs, Nancy Gustafson as Eva and Gosta Winbergh as Walter - her knight in shining armour.
Presented by Donald Macleod.
Royal Opera Chorus Royal Opera House
Orchestra, conductor
Bernard Haitink
Act
5.25 Music Matters
This week Ivan Hewett visits Antwerp, 1993's City of Culture, to find out why the director Eric Antonis declares that "art and democracy do not mix". And a look back at the music of London's Georgian pleasure gardens.
6.00 Act 2
7.00 The James Naughtie Interview
The first of a new series in which James Naughtie talks to people who make opera happen.
Tonight it's the director of this evening's opera, Graham Vick.
7.40 Act 3
(In association with Cable and Wireless pic)