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The Ghosts of NEW Versailles, a "grand opera buffa" by John Corigliano. Libretto by William M Hoffman , suggested by Beaumarchais's La Mère coupable. (soprano) (tenor) (tenor)
Metropolitan Opera Chorus and Orchestra conductor James Levine
7.30 John Corigliano and Colin Graham , who is producing the opera, talk to Terence McNally.
7.50 Act 2

Contributors

Unknown:
John Corigliano.
Unknown:
William M Hoffman
Conductor:
James Levine
Conductor:
John Corigliano
Conductor:
Colin Graham
Unknown:
Terence McNally.
Marie Antoinette:
Teresa Stratas
Samira:
Marilyn Horne (mezzo)
Bergearss:
Graham Clark (tenor)
Figaro:
Gino Quiuco (bantone)
Beaumarchais:
Hakan Hagegard (baritone)
Count Almaviva:
Peter Kazaras
Leon:
Neil Rosenshein
Source: Radio Times

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