Afternoon on 3 - Dresden and Leipzig - Episode 4

This week's Afternoon on 3 features performances from the Dresden Staatskapelle and Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestras. Today's programme includes the introduction of Cherubini's opera Ali Baba, and a performance by the Dresden Staatskapelle of Bruckner's mighty 4th Symphony, the 'Romantic'. Presented by Louise Fryer. 2.30pm Mendelssohn: Meeresstille und gluckliche Fahrt Cherubini: Ali Baba - Introduction Morgiane...Angela Bic (soprano) Delia...Christina Landshamer (soprano) Ali Baba...Dietrich Henschel (bass) Leipzig Gewandhaus Chorus Leipzig Vocal Consort Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra Trevor Pinnock (conductor) 3pm Bach: Gott ist unsre Zuversicht, BWV.197 Dorothee Mields (soprano) Damien Guillon (alto) Colin Balzer (tenor) Peter Kooij (bass) Collegium Vocale Ghent Philippe Herreweghe (conductor) 3.30pm Bruckner: Symphony no.4 in E flat major 'Romantic' Dresden Staatskapelle Christoph Eschenbach (conductor).