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Radio 3,13 May 2026,134 mins

Strauss's Death and Transfiguration

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The Orchestre National de France is joined by American star opera singer Joyce DiDonato in songs by Alma and Gustav Mahler, and also performs Richard Strauss's 'Death and Transfiguration'. Richard Strauss: Tod und Verklärung, Op.24 Interval Alma Mahler, orch Jorma Panula: Five Songs Gustav Mahler: Rückert-Lieder Joyce DiDonato (mezzo soprano) Orchestre National de France Cristian Macelaru (conductor) Recorded on 10th October 2025 at Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, Paris, and presented by Georgia Mann. To listen on most smart speakers, just say "ask BBC Sounds to play Radio 3 in Concert".

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Tod und Verklärung, op. 24 (Death and Transfiguration)
    Tod und Verklärung, op. 24 (Death and Transfiguration)
    Richard Strauss
  3. 2.
    Five Songs
    Five Songs
    Alma Mahler-Werfel
  4. 3.
    Piano Trio in C minor Op.1 No.3; 4th mvt - Finale (prestissimo)
    Piano Trio in C minor Op.1 No.3; 4th mvt - Finale (prestissimo)
    Ludwig van Beethoven