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Until the Fat Lady Sings

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

How can drama be realistic when the characters are singing? Michael Oliver takes a look at the claims of verismo and explores why some composers found it such a ridiculous idea.
8.55 Leoncavallo
I pagliacci
Chorus and Orchestra of Welsh National Opera, conductor Carlo Rizzi
Performance sponsored by the Friends of WNO

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Oliver
Tonio:
Peter Sidhom (baritone)
Canio DENNIS:
O'Neill (tenor)
Beppe:
Anthony Mee (tenor)
Nedda:
Rosalind Sutherland (sop)
Silvio:
Jason Howard (baritone)
Source: Radio Times

BBC Radio 3

About BBC Radio 3

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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