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Royal Opera Verdi Festival

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Stiffelio
The second of five broadcasts this month.
Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. Sung in Italian.
Presented by Piers Burton -Page and Michael Oliver.
Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, conductor Edward Downes
Act
9.00 Verdi and Religion
Roger Parker considers the place of religion in Verdi's life and operas. Rpt
9.20 Acts 2 and 3 Simon Boccanegra (original 1857 version) is on 18 July at 7.30pm
FAIREST ISLE

Contributors

Unknown:
Francesco Maria
Presented By:
Piers Burton
Presented By:
Michael Oliver.
Conductor:
Edward Downes
Unknown:
Roger Parker
Unknown:
Simon Boccanegra
Stiffelio:
Placido Domingo (tenor)
Lina:
Catherine Malfitano (soprano)
Stankar:
Gregory Yurisich (baritone)
Raffaele:
Robin Leggate(tenor)
Jorg:
Gwynne Howell(bass)
Federico di Frengel:
Timothy Robinson(tenor)
Dorotea:
Leah-Marian Jones(mezzo)
Source: Radio Times

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