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Gigli in Cav and Pag

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

(Until 21.30)
To mark the centenary of the birth of Beniamino Gigli, John Steane introduces Cavalleria Rusticana, Pietro Mascagni's one-act opera Chorus and Orchestra of La Scala, Milan/The Composer
8.45 John Steane considers Gigli's performance of the two roles and their importance in his career.
8.50 Pagliacci Opera in a prologue and two acts by Ruggiero Leoncavallo. Chorus and Orchestra of La Scala, Milan/Franco Ghione

Contributors

Unknown:
Beniamino Gigli
Introduces:
John Steane
Unknown:
Pietro Mascagni
Unknown:
John Steane
Unknown:
Ruggiero Leoncavallo.
Unknown:
Franco Ghione
Turiddu:
Beniamino Gigli (ten)
Mamma Lucia, his mother:
Giulietta Simionato (alto)
Alfio:
Gino Bechi (baritone)
Lola, his wife:
Maria Marcucci
Santuzza:
Bruna Rasa (soprano)
Canio I Pagliacci:
Beniamino Gigli (ten)
Neddal Columbine:
Iva Pacetti (sop)
Tonio/ Taddeo:
Mario Basiola (baritone)
Beppe/Harlequin:
Giuseppe Nessi (ten)
Silvio:
Leone Paci (bar)
Source: Radio Times

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