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Music for the Stage - 1650s-16S0s With Roger Savage.
2: Operatic Triumphs and Reversals Including scenes from Phaeton directed by Marc Minkowski , Alceste (Jean-Claude Malgoire ), Armide (Philippe Herreweghe ) and Atys
(William Christie ), comprising the triumph of Louis XIV, the fatal journey of an ambitious charioteer, a battle and famous victory in ancient Greece, the rash invocation of a destructive spirit, and a sudden change of heart by a goddess who lures her beloved into a tree. With
Guillemette Laurens as Cybile in Atys and in the title role of Armide. Repeated next Tuesday 11.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Roger Savage.
Directed By:
Marc Minkowski
Unknown:
Jean-Claude Malgoire
Unknown:
Philippe Herreweghe
Unknown:
William Christie
Unknown:
Guillemette Laurens
Source: Radio Times

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