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BBC National Orchestra of Wales
BBC NOW performs in the first complete recording of Vaughan Williams's "romantic extravaganza" The Poisoned Kiss, in which Dipsacus tries to take revenge on his former lover, Empress Persicaria, by nurturing his daughter Tormentilla on poison so that she can attract and kiss
Amaryllus, the Empress's son, to death.
Meanwhile, the Empress has been raising her son on antidotes.
Presented by Louise Fryer.
Vaughan Williams The Poisoned Kiss
Adrian Partington Singers, conductor Richard Hickox

Contributors

Presented By:
Louise Fryer.
Singers:
Adrian Partington
Conductor:
Richard Hickox
Angelica:
Pamela Helen Stephen (mezzo)
Gallanthus:
Roderick Williams (baritone)
Hob:
John Graham-Hall (tenor)
Gob:
Richard Suart (baritone)
Lob:
Mark Richardson (bass)
Dipsacus:
Neal Davies (baritone)
Amaryllus:
James Gilchrist (tenor)
Tormentilla:
Janice Watson (soprano)
First medium:
Gail Pearson (soprano)
Second medium:
Helen Williams (soprano)
Third medium:
Emer McGilloway (soprano)
Empress Persicaria:
Anne Collins (mezzo)
Source: Radio Times

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