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Parsifal

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

A sacred festival stage drama in three acts, direct from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
Words and music by Wagner (sung in German) Cast: )
ROYAL OPERA CHORUS chorus-master JOHN BARKER ORCHESTRA OF THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE leader JOHN BROWN conducted by SIR GEORG SOLTI
(This production has been sponsored by Commercial Union Assurance)
The action takes place in Northern Spain during the Middle Ages.
Act 1 Sc 1: A forest clearing by a lake in the grounds of Montsalvat; Sc 2: The Temple of the Holy Grail

Contributors

Chorus-Master:
John Barker
Leader:
John Brown
Conducted By:
Sir Georg Solti
Source: Radio Times

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