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Edinburgh International Festival 2002
The UK premiere of George Enescu 's little performed but masterly and mighty opera which charts the life, times and destiny of Oedipus. This tragedy in four acts was given in a concert performance at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh and is sung in French. Presented by Donald MacLeod. Enescu Oedipe
Edinburgh Festival Chorus, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, conductor Cristian Mandeal

Contributors

Unknown:
George Enescu
Presented By:
Donald MacLeod.
Conductor:
Cristian Mandeal
Oedipe:
John Relyea (bass)
Antigone:
Janice Watson (soprano)
Jocasta:
Catherine Wyn-Rogers (mezzo)
Sphinx:
Catherine Wyn-Rogers (mezzo)
Merope:
Anna Burtbrd (mezzo)
Shepherd:
Marius Brenciu (tenor)
Laios:
Norman Shankle (tenor)
Thesee:
Norman Shankle (tenor)
Creon:
Jonathan Lemalu (baritone)
Tiresias:
Neal Davies (bass)
Watchman:
Ionel Pantea (baritone)
High Priest:
Tim Mirfln (baritone)
Phorbas:
Tim Mirfln (baritone)
Source: Radio Times

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