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Gilbert and Sullivan

on BBC Radio 2

The sixth programme in Radio 2's Savoy season. Princess Ida or Castle Adamant
An early clash between women's lib and male chauvinism.
The BBC Singers conducted by John Poole BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras Producer ROBERT BOWMAN
2.40 2.50 David Mackie on the fortunes of W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan half-way through their 25-year partnership.
3.50 4.00 David Mackie on the history of G and S's only three-act operetta. Series producer TIM MCDONALD

Contributors

Conducted By:
John Poole
Conducted By:
Sir Charles MacKerras
Producer:
Robert Bowman
Unknown:
W. S. Gilbert
Unknown:
Arthur Sullivan
Producer:
Tim McDonald
King Hildebrand:
Raimund Herincx
Hilarion:
Philip Langridge
Cyril:
Neil Jenkins
Florian:
Michael Wakeham
King Gama:
Derek Hammond-Stroud
AraC:
Forbes Robinson
Guron:
Leslie Fyson
Scynthius:
Paul Hudson
Princess Ida:
Valerie Masterson
Lady Blanche:
Anne Collins
Lady Psyche:
Della Jones
Melissa:
Janet Coster
Sachrissa:
Jennifer Adams
Chloe:
Joyce Mandre

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