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Afternoon on 3 - Proms 2010 Repeats - Prom 21

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With Jonathan Swain Sir Simon Rattle and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment evoke two symbolic pairs of lovers in Berlioz's response to Shakespeare and Wagner's unearthing of a medieval Celtic legend. They're joined by accomplished soloists Violetta Urmana as Isolde and Ben Heppner as Tristan. Presented by Andrew McGregor. Berlioz: Romeo and Juliet - Love Scene Wagner: Tristan und Isolde - Act 2 Isolde.....................Violeta Urmana, soprano Tristan...... .....................Ben Heppner, tenor King Mark.................Franz-Josef Selig, bass Brangäne......Sarah Connolly, mezzo-soprano Melot......................Timothy Robinson, tenor Kurwenal......................Henk Neven, baritone Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Sir Simon Rattle, conductor Followed by highlights from last year's Mananan Festival, including: Pott: Cello Sonata Raphael Wallfisch (cello) Stephen Coombs (piano).