by CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS
Libretto by FERDINAND LEMAIRE
Two great stars in the world of international opera, Shirley Verrett , the American soprano, and Jon Vickers , the Canadian tenor, sing in this new production. and THE ROYAL OPERA CHORUS chorus-master JOHN MCCARTHY ORCHESTRA OF THE
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE, COVENT GARDEN leader JOHN BROWN conducted by Sir Colin Davis Introduced by RICHARD BAKER
Producer ELIJAH MOSHINSKY
Scenery and costumes by SIDNEY NOLAN Choreography by DAVID BINTLEY Produced in association with COVENT GARDEN VIDEO PRODUCTIONS LTD
Sung in French with English subtitles by GILLIAN WIDDICOMBE
Directed by JOHN VERNON
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