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Un hallo in maschera by Verdi.
Private passion brings public tragedy for King Gustavus III in late 18th-century Sweden. Dennis O'Neill sings
Gustavus, one of Verdi's greatest tenor roles in one of his finest operas, ranging from the drama of Nabucco through the intimacy of La Traviata to the wit of Fa/staff.
Royal Opera Chorus and Orchestra, conductor
Daniele Gatti
Act
8.25 The James Naughtie Interview
James Naughtie discusses the Royal Opera's production policies with the company's Director, Nicholas Payne.
8.50 Act 2 scene i
9.25 Verdi in Maschera
Mary Jane Phillips Matz has spent years researching Verdi's life and published her massive biography last autumn. But, as she tells Michael Oliver , her subject was a man who hated to reveal himself, and whose life was full of contradictions and concealments.
9.45 Act 2 scene ii and Act 3
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Contributors

Conductor:
Daniele Gatti
Unknown:
James Naughtie
Unknown:
James Naughtie
Director:
Nicholas Payne.
Unknown:
Michael Oliver
Amelia:
Nina Rautio (soprano)
Qscar:
Judith Howarth (soprano)
Madame Arvidson:
Jane Henschel (mezzo)
Gustavus III:
Dennis O'Neill (tenor)
Minister of Justice:
John Dobson (tenor)
Anckarstroem:
Paolo Coni (baritone)
Christian:
Mark Beesley (bass)
Count Ribbing:
Franco Federici (baritone)
Count Horn:
Michael Druiett (baritone)

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