L'Heure Espagnole/Gianni Schicchi

Stephanie Hughes introduces a double bill of comedy recorded last month at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Ravel's L'Heure Espagnole tells the story of a clock-maker's wife who discovers the best way to sneak her lovers into the bedroom inside the grandfather clocks her husband has made. Puccini's Gianni Schicchi, his only comedy, is the story of a village wide-boy who comes to the rescue of the greedy Donati family; while making sure he looks after himself as well.
Ravel L'Heure Espagnole
Puccini Gianni Schicchi
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, conductor Antonio Pappano

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