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BBC Radio 3
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Patrick O'Connor introduces another sparkling masterpiece.
La vie parisienne
In 1860s Paris, a visiting Swedish baron and baroness and a gullible
Brazilian get mixed up with the demi-monde in the persons of a notorious actress, a saucy glove-seller and two rather promiscuous young men about town.
Grand Orchestre
Symphonique, conductor Andre Girard

Contributors

Introduces:
Patrick O'Connor
Conductor:
Andre Girard
Baron:
Jean-Pierre Granval
Baroness:
Madeleine Renaud
The Brazilian:
Jean-Louis Barrault
Metella:
Suzy Delair
Bobinet:
Pierre Bertin
Raoul:
Jean Desaill
Source: Radio Times

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About BBC Radio 3

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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