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Pelleas and Melisande

BBC Radio 3
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A lyric drama in five acts by MAURICE MAETERLINCK Music by Debussy sung in the English translation by Hugh McDonald
The new English National Opera production, direct from the London Coliseum Cast in order of singing:
Chorus of English National Opera chorus-master LESLIE FYSON Orchestra of English National Opera leader EDMUND REID conducted by Mark Elder The action takes place in the imaginary kingdom of Allemande, in legendary times
(Production made possible by contribution from Mrs Sue Hammerson, OBE) Acts 1, 2 and 3

Contributors

Unknown:
Maurice Maeterlinck
Translation By:
Hugh McDonald
Leader:
Edmund Reid
Conducted By:
Mark Elder
Source: Radio Times

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