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Don Juan is seduction set to music. The harmonies lush and over-ripe like late summer fruit, gave audiences in 1888 a taste of what wowed the early 20th century. Energy, rhythmic dexterity and some cracking tunes – It’s all here.

Composer: Richard Strauss
Performers: ±«Óãtv Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Donald Runnicles
Recording date: 05 August 2012
Date of broadcast: 05 August 2012