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King Priam

BBC Radio 3
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An opera in three acts
Words and music by Sir Michael Tippett who says:
Direct from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Hunters, wedding guests, serving women
ROYAL OPERA CHORUS chorus-master ROBIN STAPLETON JOHN CONSTABLE (piano) SANTIAGO BRAVO (violin) CLIVE ANSTEE (cello)
TIMOTHY WALKER (guitar) ORCHESTRA OF THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE led by SANTIAGO BRAVO conducted by DAVID ATHERTON
The action takes place in and around Troy in mythological times. Act 1
8.15* The Resonance of Troy
Sir Michael Tippett discusses his opera with ANDREW PORTER
8.35* King Priam Act2

Contributors

Music By:
Sir Michael Tippett
Chorus-Master:
Robin Stapleton
Chorus-Master:
John Constable
Violin:
Santiago Bravo
Violin:
Clive Anstee
Guitar:
Timothy Walker
Unknown:
Santiago Bravo
Conducted By:
David Atherton
Unknown:
Sir Michael Tippett
Unknown:
Andrew Porter
Source: Radio Times

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