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Idomeneo

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Opera seria in three acts
Libretto by Gianbattista Varesco
English version by M. and E. Radford
Music by Mozart
English National Opera production direct from the London Coliseum
English National Opera Chorus, chorus-master Hazel Vivienne
English National Opera Orchestra leader Barry Collins
Continuo: Noel Davies (harpsichord) John Catlow (cello) Peter Hodges (double-bass)
Conducted by Charles Mackerras

The action takes place at Cydonia in Crete, soon after the end of the Trojan War.

Act 1

Contributors

Unknown:
E. Radford
Leader:
Barry Collins
Harpsichord:
Noel Davies
Conducted By:
Charles MacKerras
Source: Radio Times

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