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Britannia at the Opera

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

With Roderic Dunnett.
Arthur Bliss The Olympians Bliss's only stage opera, with a libretto by J B Priestley , has not been seen since it was the first premiere at Covent Garden after World War II.
Scottish Opera Chorus BBC Scottish Symphony
Orchestra/Martyn Brabbins

Contributors

Unknown:
Roderic Dunnett.
Unknown:
Arthur Bliss
Unknown:
J B Priestley
Lavatte:
Gidon Saks (bass)
Mme Bardeau:
Linda Ormiston (mezzo)
The Cure/Bacchus:
Ryland Davies (tenor)
Hector:
Ian Storey (tenor)
Madeleine:
Yvonne Barclay(sop)
Diana:
Alison Pearce (sop)
Mars:
Alan Ewing (bass)
Jupiter:
Peter Sidhom (bar)
Source: Radio Times

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