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Strauss 150 - Daphne

12/06/2014

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Strauss's one act opera Daphne, starring Renee Fleming. Plus Beethoven Symphony No 7.

An award-winning recording of Strauss's one-act opera Daphne, with Renee Fleming as the eponymous nymph-turned-tree Daphne. Plus Beethoven: Symphony No 7.

Another day in Greek Myth Land; another unwanted advance by Apollo. In this award-winning recording, Renée Fleming is nymph-turned-tree Daphne, whose vegetal transformation saves her from the lecherous clutches of Apollo. The tale, with its moonlit sylvan setting, sex, love and death, was a gift to Richard Strauss. Strauss responded, demonstrating his utter mastery of voice and orchestra, with some of his most consistently lyrical and beautiful music, ending with the famously sumptuous transformation scene.

Plus Beethoven Symphony No. 7: a work in the repertoire of Strauss, who was one of the most celebrated conductors of his day. Presented by Verity Sharp

Richard Strauss: Daphne

Daphne ..... Renée Fleming (soprano)
Peneios ..... Kwanchul Youn (bass)
Gaea ..... Anna Larsson (contralto)
Leukippos ..... Michael Schade (tenor)
Apollo ..... Johan Botha (tenor)
1st Shepherd ..... Eike Wilm Schulte (Baritone)
2nd Shepherd ..... Cosmin Ifrim (tenor)
3rd Shepherd ..... Gregory Reinhart (bass)
4th Shepherd ..... Carsten Wittmoser (bass bartione)
1st Maid ..... Julia Kleiter (soprano)
2nd Maid ..... Twyla Robinson (soprano)

WDR Chorus and Symphony Orchestra
Semyon Bychkov (conductor)

3.50 pm
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op.92
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Donald Runnicles (conductor).

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