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Handel Opera Society in an abridged version of ' ALCINA '

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An opera in three acts
Libretto by Antonio Marchi Translated into English and edited by Charles Farncombe
Music by Handel
Philomusica of London
(Leader, Granville Jones )
Continuo:
Thurston Dart (harpsichord)
Bernard Richards (cello)
Conducted BY CHARLES FARNCOMBE
Scene: A magic island ruled by Alcina

Contributors

Unknown:
Antonio Marchi
Edited By:
Charles Farncombe
Leader:
Granville Jones
Harpsichord:
Thurston Dart
Cello:
Bernard Richards
Conducted By:
Charles Farncombe
ALCINA, a sorceress:
Heather Harper
MORGANA, her sister:
Marion Studholme
ORONTE, general of Alcina's forces:
John Kentish
her ownBRADAMANTE, disguised brother Riccardo:
Josephine Veasey
RUGGIERO, a young knight, betrothed to Bradamante.:
Margreta Elkins
MELISSO, Bradamante's guardian:
John Noble
Source: Radio Times

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