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The Burning Fiery Furnace

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

A parable for church performance by William Plomer
Set to music by Benjamin Britten in the English Opera Group production staged by Colin Graham
with members of the English Chamber Orchestra
Directed by Benjamin Britten
Assisted by Viola Tunnard
Recorded in Orford Parish Church
(Colour)

Contributors

Writer:
William Plomer
Music/orchestra directed by:
Benjamin Britten
Staged by:
Colin Graham
Musicians:
Members of the English Chamber Orchestra
Assisted by:
Viola Tunnard
Executive producer:
John Culshaw
Producer:
Brian Large
Nebuchadnezzar:
Peter Pears
Astrologer:
Bryan Drake
Misael:
Robert Tear
Ananias:
Benjamin Luxon
Azarias:
Paschal Allen
Herald:
Peter Leeming
Source: Radio Times

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