Radio Times: Review by:; Patrick Mulkern

Conductor Donald Runnicles and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra have played this programme to great acclaim in recent years and now bring it to London’s Royal Albert Hall. To start, Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll in its pared-down, original orchestration, followed by Bruckner’s challenging Symphony No 8.

The two composers make a natural pairing: Bruckner idolised Wagner, once genuflecting before him, gushing, “O Master, I worship you!” In the interval, Runnicles will discuss his affinity for both masters with host Charles Hazlewood.

About this programme

From London's Royal Albert Hall, conductor Donald Runnicles leads the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in a rendition of Wagner's Siegfried Idyll, which he wrote as a gift to his wife in 1870. They also perform Bruckner's Eighth Symphony, the last one he completed before his death in 1896. Presented by Charles Hazlewood.