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The Two Widows

BBC Radio 3
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Live from the London Coliseum.
A new production of Smetana's comic opera by English National Opera, sung in an English from a translation by David Pountney.
Presented by Clive Bennett.
English National Opera Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Adam Fischer
Act 1
8.30 The James Naughtie Interview
During the interval, James Naughtie talks to the director of this evening's production, David Pountney.
8.50 Act 2

(In association with Guinness plc)

Contributors

Translator/Interviewee:
David Pountney
Presenter:
Clive Bennett
Musicians:
English National Opera Chorus and Orchestra
Conductor:
Adam Fischer
Interviewer:
James Naughtle
Karolina:
Marie McLaughlin (sop)
Anezka:
Anne-Marie Owens (mezzo)
Ladislav:
David Rendall (tenor)
Mumlal:
Donald Adams (bass)
Lidka:
Sally Harrison (sop)
Tonik:
Mark Le Brocq (tenor)
Source: Radio Times

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