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Martti Talvela

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

The Finnish bass is 6 ft 8 ins tall and at the outset of his career failed to get into the chorus of the Helsinki Opera because they could not afford to buy him boots. Twelve years ago he was teacher in a tiny village school deep in the heart of Finland and it is there that Bernard Levin interviews him. The programme includes scenes from some of his most celebrated roles.
Pro Arte Orchestra
leader John Ludlow
Conducted by Edward Downes
Orpheus Singers
Director Bowles Bevan

Contributors

Bass/Interviewee:
Martti Talvela
Interviewer:
Bernard Levin
Musicians:
Pro Arte Orchestra
Orchestra leader:
John Ludlow
Conductor:
Edward Downes
Singers:
Orpheus Singers
Director, Orpheus Singers:
Bowles Bevan
Sound:
Adrian Stocks
Lighting:
Feter Catlett
Designer:
Don Taylor
Producer:
Patricia Foy
Source: Radio Times

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