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Tristan and Isolde (Prelude and Liebestod)
Composer: Richard Wagner
Performers: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Vassily Sinaisky
Recording date: 17 April 1999
Date of broadcast: 30 September 1999
From the ultimate story of love and betrayal come two pieces of ecstatic music, arguably Wagner's best. Plush strings, aching dissonances, and passion consummated, the 'Liebstod' is positively erotic.
Composer: Richard Wagner
Performers: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Vassily Sinaisky
Recording date: 17 April 1999
Date of broadcast: 30 September 1999
