Live from the Royal Albert Hall, London. Featuring concert works drawn from two late Strauss operas, both based on Greek myths. Die Liebe de Danaewas not performed until after Strauss's death, and tonight's ravishing symphonic fragment was arranged from the final pages of the opera score by the conductor of its 1952 premier, Clemens Krauss. An den Baum Daphne is a "pendant" to Strauss's opera Daphne, composed some years after its 1938 first performance for mixed chorus and boys' voices. Plus excerpts from Der Rosenkavalier selected by conductor Charles Mackerras. Presented by Penny Gore.

Choristers of King's College, Cambridge, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra

Strauss Symphonic Fragment: Die Liebe der Danae Conductor Charles Mackerras

An den Baum Daphne Conductor Stephen Cleobury

8.10 Twenty Minutes: Summer Nights: God Save the Rain Queen
Christopher Hope tells the story of Bamadodi VI, the Rain Queen, who holds sway as the authorised rainmaker in the South African highveld, but whose power is threatened by the modern attitudes that are sweeping the country.

8.30 Strauss Der Rosenkavalier (excerpts) - Conductor Charles Mackerras

(Repeated Friday 2pm)