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Great Characters in Opera

BBC One
on BBC One London

Tito Gobbi introduces Great Characters in Opera
The first of seven monthly programmes in which the great Italian baritone interprets some of his most famous operatic roles.
Tonight: Scarpia from Puccini's Tosca
Guest artist, Marie Collier
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Leader, Raymond Cohen
Conducted by Edward Downes
Chorus Master, Bowles Bevan
(Marie Collier appears by arrangement with the General Administrator, Royal Opera House Covent Garden)
(December 17: Falstaff)

Contributors

Presenter/Baritone:
Tito Gobbi
Soprano:
Marie Collier
Musicians:
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Orchestra leader:
Raymond Cohen
Orchestra conducted by:
Edward Downes
Chorus Master:
Bowles Bevan
Designer:
Marilyn Taylor
Producer:
Patricia Foy
Scarpia:
Tito Gobbi
Source: Radio Times

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