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BBC Proms 97: The Gondoliers

on BBC One London

In the first of four Proms recorded for BBC television, James Naughtie introduces a concert performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta, given at London's Royal Albert Hall last Saturday. Their last great collaboration, The Gondoliers tells a story of baby-swapping, kidnapping and mistaken identity in exuberant and colourful style, and remains one of their most popular works.
Including songs such as Take Pair of Sparkling Eyes and Dance a Cachucha.
Featuring the BBC Singers and Concert Orchestra conducted by Barry Wordsworth.

(Stereo)

Contributors

Presenter:
James Naughtie
Singers:
BBC Singers
Musicians:
BBC Concert Orchestra
Conductor:
Barry Wordsworth
Executive Producer:
David Willcock
Director:
Jonathan Haswell
Duke of Plaza-Toro:
Richard Suart (baritone)
Duchess of Plaza-Toro:
Felicity Palmer (mezzo)
Don Alhambra:
Donald Maxwell (baritone)
Marco:
Jamie MacDougall (tenor)
Giuseppe:
Jason Howard (baritone)
Gianetta:
Rosemary Joshua(soprano)
Tessa:
Pamela Helen Stephen (mezzo)
Casilda:
Mary Hegarty (soprano)
Luiz:
Timothy Robinson (tenor)
Inez:
Penelope Walker (contralto)

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