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Opera on 3: Turandot

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From the Gran Teatre del Liceu. Puccini's classic final opera performed at
Barcelona's newly rebuilt opera house.
Choir of Palau de la Musica, Gran Teatre del Liceu Symphony Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Bertrand de Billy Act
8.45 Interval Christopher Gunness takes a tour around the newly rebuilt theatre.
9.00 Act 2
9.55 Interval Christopher Gunness investigates the political background to the rebuilding of the Liceu opera house.
10.05 Act 3

Contributors

Conductor:
Bertrand de Billy
Unknown:
Christopher Gunness
Unknown:
Christopher Gunness
Turandot:
Sharon Sweet (soprano)
Liu:
Maria Bayo (soprano)
Calaf:
Jan Blinkhof (tenor)
Timur:
Stefano Palatchi (bass)
Ping:
Angel Odena (baritone)
Pang:
Arrtoni Comas (tenor)
Pong:
Jose Ruiz (tenor)
Emperor:
Alfredo Hellbron (tenor)
Mandari:
Lluis Sintes (baritone)
Source: Radio Times

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