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King Roger Based loosely on Euripides's Bacchae, Szymanowski's opera KingRoger is an erotically charged exploration of the conflict between pagan hedonism and Christian duty set in 12th-century Sicily. Introduced by Andrew McGregor and William Mival.
Alia Polacca Chorus, Polish National
Opera Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Jacek Kaspszyk

Contributors

Unknown:
King Roger Based
Introduced By:
Andrew McGregor
Introduced By:
William Mival.
Conductor:
Jacek Kaspszyk
King Roger II:
Wojciech Drabowicz (baritone)
Roxana:
Aga Mikolaj (soprano)
Edhsi:
Krzysztof Szmyt (tenor)
Shepherd:
Adam Zdunykowski (tenor)
Archbishop:
Piotr Nowacki(bass)
Deaconess:
Agnieszka Zwlerko-Wlercioch (contralto)
Source: Radio Times

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