Afternoon on 3 - A Tribute to Edward Downes - Episode 1

Presented by Penny Gore. Series celebrating the BBC work of the late Edward Downes, focusing especially on the BBC Philharmonic, where he was principal conductor from 1980 to 1991 and thereafter conductor emeritus. With a range of Downes's favourite repertoire, including his last studio recording with the orchestra - Bruckner's Sixth Symphony. Rimsky-Korsakov: Overture (May Night) Respighi: Pines of Rome BBC Philharmonic Edward Downes (conductor) 2.35pm Verdi: Orchestral music from the operas Korngold: Abschiedslieder, Op 14 Linda Finnie (contralto) BBC Philharmonic Edward Downes (conductor) 3.00pm Elgar: Enigma Variations Rimsky-Korsakov: Suite (The Tale of Tsar Saltan) BBC Philharmonic Edward Downes (conductor) 3.50pm Bruckner: Symphony No 6 in A BBC Philharmonic Edward Downes (conductor).