From the Royal Albert Hall, London. On the anniversary of the death of Richard Strauss, the orchestra of the German state where he made his home make their Proms debut in a programme including the poignant Four Last Songs, a pioneering symphony and a brilliant tone poem.
Soile Isokoski (soprano), Bavarian State Orchestra, conductor Zubin Mehta
Strauss Don Juan; Four Last Songs
7.45 A Light Garmisch
David Huckvale visits the sumptuous villa in Garmisch which Strauss built with the proceeds from Salome and used as a refuge from the world until his death there in 1949. He meets the composer's grandson and plays the composer's piano.
8.05 Strauss An Alpine Symphony
(Repeated Wednesday 15 September 2pm)