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Bernard Haitink
The Royal Opera House may be homeless but it certainly is not leaderless. Music director Bernard
Haitink made his debut with the company almost 20 years ago. Edward Seckerson introduces highlights from the conductor's first Wagner production at Covent Garden, in 1977. Wagner Lohengrin (excerpts)
Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, conductor Bernard Haitink
Producer Vicky Whitaker

Contributors

Unknown:
Bernard Haitink
Introduces:
Edward Seckerson
Unknown:
Wagner Lohengrin
Conductor:
Bernard Haitink
Producer:
Vicky Whitaker
Royal Herald:
Jonathan Summers (baritone)
Henry the Fowler:
Robert Lloyd (bass)
Frederick:
Donald McIntyre (bass)
Elsa:
Anna Tomowa Sintow (soprano)
Lohengrin:
Rene Kollo (tenor)
Ortrud:
Eva Randova (mezzo)
Source: Radio Times

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