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The London Philharmonic Concert Society Ltd. presents 'Otello'

National Programme
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The opera by Verdi from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
The action takes place in Cyprus towards the end of the 15th century
Cast in order of appearance :
Cypriot men and women, soldiers, sailors, etc.
The London Philharmonic Orchestra
Leader, David McCallum Conductor, Vittorio Gui
Chorus Master, Robert Ainsworth
Producer, Charles Moor
Act 1
Scene: Outside the castle
Act 2 will be broadcast in the Regional programme at 9.0, and Acts 3 and 4 at 10.0 and 11.0 (National)

Contributors

Leader:
David McCallum
Conductor:
Vittorio Gui
Chorus Master:
Robert Ainsworth
Montano:
Aristide Baracchi
Cassio:
Adelio Zagonara
lago:
Mario Basiola
Roderigo:
Blando Giusti
Otello:
Lauritz Melchior
Desdemona:
Maria Caniglia
Emilia:
Maria Huder
A Herald:
Aristide Baracchi
Ludovico:
Corrado Zambelli
Source: Radio Times

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National Programme is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 9th March 1930 and ended on the 9th September 1939. It was replaced by BBC Home Service.

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