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La Rondine
Puccini's little-known opera is set in 1850s Paris and tells the story of a woman with a past who forgoes future happiness with her new lover in order to protect his family name. This new production by Nicolas Joel at the Royal Opera House stars Angela Gheorghiu and Roberto Alagna. Presented by Stephanie Hughes.
Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, conductor Gianluigi Gelmetti

Contributors

Production By:
Nicolas Joel
Unknown:
Angela Gheorghiu
Unknown:
Roberto Alagna.
Presented By:
Stephanie Hughes.
Conductor:
Gianluigi Gelmetti
Magda:
Angela Gheorghlu (soprano)
Lisette:
Cinzla Forte (soprano)
Ruggero:
Roberto Alagna (tenor)
Prunier:
Charles Workman (baritone)
Rambaldo:
Darren Jeffery (bass-Baritone)
Penchaud:
Graeme Broadbent (bass)
Gobin:
Peter Wedd (tenor)
Crebillon:
Grant Doyle (baritone)
Yvette:
Mary Hegarty (soprano)
Bianca:
Jacqueline Miura (mezzo)
Suzy:
Eiran James (mezzo)
Georgette:
Deborah Peake-Jones (soprano)
Gabriella:
Glenys Groves (soprano)
Lolette:
Dervla Ramsay (mezzo)
Steward:
Thomas Barnard (bass)
Rabonier:
Jonathan Fisher (bass)
Young man:
Elliot Goldie (tenor)
Source: Radio Times

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