Synopsis
The third in a series of six programmes recorded at this year's Henry Wood Promenade Concerts Richard Strauss Symphonia Domestica This ' Domestic Symphony ' caused a storm of protest when first performed. Strauss had used a mammoth orchestra to depict intimate scenes from his domestic life - including baby's bathtime, a family quarrel and passionate lovemaking. Tonight his opulent score is accompanied by special illustrations for television. BBC Symphony Orchestra guest leader RAYMOND COHEN conducted by Charles Mackerras Introduced by SHEILA tract Sound GRAHAM HAINES Lighting TOMMY THOMAS Executive producer RODNEY GREENBERG Director ROY TIPPING