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Masters of Melody: Viva Verdi!

BBC One
on BBC One London

Giuseppe Verdi seen as a father of his country.
Introduced by Tito Gobbi.
The last of a series reflecting the life, times, and music of four of the world's most popular Masters of Melody.
Featuring Charles Craig, Jeannine Crader, Delme Bryn-Jones, Jenifer Eddy, Shirley Chapman and Andrew Faulds.
Narrated by Paul Stassino
with Alberto Colzi
The BBC Concert Orchestra
Leader, Arthur Leavins
Conducted by Bernard Keeffe
(Jeannine Crader appears by arrangement with the New York City Opera Company; Tito Gobbi and Delme Bryn-Jones by arrangement with the General Administrator, Royal Opera House Covent Garden; Shirley Chapman by permission of the General Administrator of the Sadler's Wells Opera Company)
See page 11

Contributors

Presenter:
Tito Gobbi
Tenor:
Charles Craig
Soprano:
Jeannine Crader
Baritone:
Delme Bryn-Jones
Soprano:
Jenifer Eddy
Mezzo-soprano:
Shirley Chapman
Performer:
Andrew Faulds
Narrator:
Paul Stassino
Speaker:
Alberto Colzi
Musicians:
The BBC Concert Orchestra
Orchestra leader:
Arthur Leavins
Orchestra conducted by:
Bernard Keeffe
Script:
William Weaver
Designer:
Melvyn Cornish
Produced and directed by:
Francis Coleman
Source: Radio Times

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