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King Olaf

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A dramatic cantata. Words by LONGFELLOW and HARRY ARBUTHNOT ACWORTH , based on the Saga of Olaf Tryggvason in Heimskringla. Music by Elgar LONDON CHORAL SOCIETY conductor LEON LOVETT NEW PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA leader MARTIN JONES conducted by BRYAN FAIRFAX Part 1
3.40* King Olaf the Godfather Michael Alexander , Lecturer in English at Stirling University and translator of Beowulf, traces the tale of Olaf Trygg vason, the king who converted Norway and Iceland to Christianity.
4.0* King Olaf Part 2

Contributors

Unknown:
Harry Arbuthnot Acworth
Unknown:
Olaf Tryggvason
Conductor:
Leon Lovett
Leader:
Martin Jones
Conducted By:
Bryan Fairfax
Unknown:
Michael Alexander
Unknown:
Olaf Trygg
Unknown:
King Olaf Part
Source: Radio Times

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