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IPuritani
Live from the Bavarian State Opera in Munich, Jonathan Miller 's new production of Bellini's last opera. Written for Paris in the last year of his short life, The Puritans is a classic tale of love strongerthan the divisions of war, as the Roundheads - the Puritans of the title - move towards victory over the Cavaliers during the English Civil War.
Bavarian State Opera Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Marcello Viotti Parti
8.10 Interval: High Wire Drama
Graeme Kay examines the art of coloratura in conversation with soprano June Anderson , historian Philip Gossett and singer and record specialist Norman White.
8.25 Part 2

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Miller
Conductor:
Marcello Viotti
Unknown:
Graeme Kay
Soprano:
June Anderson
Unknown:
Philip Gossett
Unknown:
Norman White.
Elvira:
Edtta Gruberova (soprano)
Lord Arthur Talbot:
Paul Groves (tenor)
Sir Richard Forth:
Paolo Gavanelll (baritone)
Sir George Walton:
Alastair Miles (bass)
Sir Bruno Robertson:
James Anderson (bass)
Lord Gaultier Walton:
Gerhard Auer (tenor)
Queen Henrietta of France:
Lilian Mattel (soprano)
Source: Radio Times

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