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Italian Double Bill
English National Opera's ambitious Italian Opera season continues with two 20th-century works.
Susan Parry (mezzo),
English National Opera Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Richard Hickox Luciano Berio Folk Songs
7.20 Interval
Graham Fawcett considers the theme of imprisonment in Dallapiccola's life.
7.50 Lulgl Dallaplccola The Prisoner
A mother visits her son, imprisoned for his political beliefs. He tries to hang on to hope, and believes the gaoler offers the prospect of life outside. But freedom is an illusion, and hope an unexpected torture.
English National Opera Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Richard Hickox

Contributors

Unknown:
Susan Parry
Conductor:
Richard Hickox
Conductor:
Luciano Berio
Unknown:
Graham Fawcett
Unknown:
Lulgl Dallaplccola
Conductor:
Richard Hickox
Mother:
Susan Bullock (soprano)
Prisoner:
Peter Coleman-Wrigtit ( Baritone)
Gaoler/Grand Inquisitor:
Peter Bronder (tenor)
First priest:
Richard Roberts (tenor)
Second priest:
Mark Richardson (bass)
Source: Radio Times

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