Episode 1

Penny Gore introduces a series of programmes in tribute to the late conductor Richard Hickox.

Featuring concert recordings from the Cheltenham Festival and from the BBC Proms as well as from St David's Hall in Cardiff, all given while Richard was principal conductor with the orchestra.

Elgar: Overture (Cockaigne)
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Richard Hickox (conductor)

Bach: Magnificat
Norma Burrowes (soprano)
Paul Esswood (countertenor)
Robert Tear (tenor)
Thomas Allen (baritone)
Alastair Ross (organ)
Richard Hickox Orchestra and Singers
Richard Hickox (conductor)

2.45pm
Stravinsky: Symphony of Psalms
BBC National Chorus and Orchestra of Wales
Richard Hickox (conductor)

Rubbra: Symphony No 4
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Richard Hickox (conductor)

Ravel: Ma mere l'oye - ballet
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Richard Hickox (conductor)

4.10pm
Vaughan Williams: A London Symphony
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Richard Hickox (conductor).