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Britannia at the Opera

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Arthur Benjamin A Tale of Two Cities
Roderic Dunnett presents excerpts from this explosive opera based on Charles Dickens 's dramatic tale of the French Revolution.
Scottish Opera Chorus
BBC Scottish SO, conductor
Anne Manson
Producer Tim Thorne

Contributors

Unknown:
Roderic Dunnett
Unknown:
Charles Dickens
Conductor:
Anne Manson
Producer:
Tim Thorne
Lucie/Young Comtesse:
Usa Milne(sop)
Dr Manette:
Justin Lavender(tenor)
Lorry/Jacques I and II/Corporal:
Paul Parfitt(bar)
Charles:
Ian Storey(tenor)
Pross:
Ann Hetherington(mezzo)
Sydney:
Russell Smythe(bar)
Mme Defarge:
Phyllis Cannan(sop)
Gabelle:
Colin Iveson(bass)
First woman:
Frances Morrison(sop)
Second woman:
Stella Uchfield(mezzo)
Third woman:
Margaret Izatt (mezzo)
Source: Radio Times

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