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Composer of the Week: Debussy

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

The Birth of Pelleas
Derek Jacobi reads extracts from Debussy's letters. Pelleas et Melisande
(excerpts)
Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, conductor Pierre Boulez
Repeated next Wednesday
11.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Derek Jacobi
Conductor:
Pierre Boulez
Pelleas:
George Shirley (tenor)
Melisande:
Elisabeth Soderstrom (sop)
Source: Radio Times

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