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Carmen from Glyndebourne

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Love, jealousy, passion and murder inform one of the world's most popular operas, written by Georges Bizet .
Anne Sofie von Otter , the Swedish mezzo-soprano, takes the title role for the first time in Scottish director
David McVicar 's new production from the Glyndebourne Festival. The London Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Philippe Jordan , is led by Pieter Schoeman. The Glyndebourne Chorus is led byTecwyn Evans , and the choreography is by Andrew George.
Home Front in the Garden presenter Diarmuid Gavin will be conducting a guided tour around the famous Glyndebourne gardens during the interval, and the programme is presented by James Naughtie.
Director Sue Judd ; Executive producer Peter Maniura www.bbc.co.uk/music/classical/
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Contributors

Written By:
Georges Bizet
Written By:
Anne Sofie von Otter
Director:
David McVicar
Unknown:
Philippe Jordan
Unknown:
Pieter Schoeman.
Unknown:
Tecwyn Evans
Unknown:
Andrew George.
Presenter:
Diarmuid Gavin
Presented By:
James Naughtie.
Director:
Sue Judd
Producer:
Peter Maniura
Carmen:
Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo)
Don Jose:
Marcus Haddock (tenor)
Micaela:
Lisa Milne (soprano)
Escamillo:
Laurent Naouri (baritone)
Frasquita:
Mary Hegarty (soprano)
Mercedes:
Christine Rice (soprano)
Zuniga:
Jonathan Best (bass-Baritone)
Le Dancaire:
Quentin Hayes (baritone)
Le Remendado:
Colin Judson (tenor)
Morales:
Hans Voschezang (baritone)
Le Guide:
Franck Lopez (baritone)
Lillas Pastia:
Anthony Wise
Source: Radio Times

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