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Composer of the Week: Puccini

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2/5. Milan. Puccini's second opera, Edgar, did not match the success of his first, Le Villi. But his third, Manon Lescaut , was a massive success, establishing his international standing as an opera composer. Presented by Donald Macleod. Prelude: Edgar Act I Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, conductor Riccardo Chailly
Edgar, Acts 2 and 3 (excerpts) Soloists, Schola Cantorum of New York, New York Opera Orchestra, conductor Eve Queler
Crisantemi Hagen Quartet
Manon Lescaut , Act 2 (excerpt) Soloists, Milan La Scala Orchestra, conductor Lorin Maazel
Repeated on Monday at 12 midnight

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Unknown:
Manon Lescaut
Presented By:
Donald MacLeod.
Conductor:
Riccardo Chailly
Unknown:
Manon Lescaut
Conductor:
Lorin Maazel
Source: Radio Times

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