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Opera Matinee

BBC Radio 3
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Clive Bennett presents a recording of Phaeton, Jean-Baptiste Lilly's 1683 tragedie lyrique about the son of Helios, the Sun God.
Phaeton loves power more than love, and, to prove himself, asks his father to let him drive his chariot across the heavens.
Sung in French.
Sagittarius Vocal Ensemble Les Musiciens du Louvre, conductor Marc Minkowski
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Contributors

Unknown:
Clive Bennett
Unknown:
Sun God.
Conductor:
Marc Minkowski
Phaëton:
Howard Crook (tenor)
Clymène:
Rachel Yakar (sop)
Tlteona:
Jennifer Smith (sop)
Merops:
Philippe Huttenlocher (bass)
Libya:
Veronique Gens (sop)
Epaphus:
Gerard Theruel (bar)
Triton/Sun/Earth Goddess:
Jean-Paul Fouchecourt (tenor)
Saturn/proteus:
Laurent Naouri (tenor)
Source: Radio Times

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