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Christopher Fifield and Brian Wright introduce Bruch's pioneering secular oratorio Odysseus.
Based on Homer's great epic poem, it tells of Odysseus's travels through the Underworld. Braving storms and Sirens, he returns to Ithaca and a triumphant welcome.
Cologne Radio Choir
Cologne Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor
Herbert Schernus
Producer Gautam Rangarajan

Contributors

Unknown:
Christopher Fifield
Unknown:
Brian Wright
Conductor:
Herbert Schernus
Producer:
Gautam Rangarajan
Odysseus:
Roland Hermann (bar)
Pallas Athene:
Charlotte Berthold (con)
Teiresias:
Hans Franzen (bass)
Alkinoos:
Hans Franzen (bass)
Nausicaa:
Gudrun Sieber (sop)
Hermes:
Kurt Huber (tenor)
Arete:
Annemarie Scher-Kunz (con)
Anticleia:
Annemarie Rscher-Kunz (con)
Penelope:
Carol Smith (con)
Source: Radio Times

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