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Brian Wright introduces Berlioz's L'Enfance du
Christ a sacred trilogy depicting Christ's childhood. The three tableaux, which set his own libretto, focus on three dramatic images of Epiphany: Herod's dream, the flight of the holy family into Egypt and their arrival at Sais and eventual acceptance by the Ishmaelites.
BBC National Chorus of Wales
BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conductor
David Atherton
Given last month at St David's Hall, Cardiff

Contributors

Introduces:
Brian Wright
Conductor:
David Atherton
Mary:
Ann Howells (mezzo)
Narrator:
Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor)
Herod/Father of the family:
Peter Rose (baritone)
Joseph:
Stephen Roberts (baritone)
Centurian:
John Bowen (tenor)
Polydorus:
Lawrence Wallington (baritone)
Source: Radio Times

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