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Proms Documentary: Verdi and the Theatre of Politics

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Dennis Marks looks at how Verdi's fascination with politics was part of a larger obsession which pervades many of his operas. Contributors include directors David Pountney and Jonathan Miller, conductor Mark Elder, diplomat Rodric Braithwaite, and historians Norman Stone and Gaia Servadio.
See BBC Proms 2001 Friday 7.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Dennis Marks
Directors:
David Pountney
Conductor:
Jonathan Miller
Conductor:
Mark Elder
Unknown:
Rodric Braithwaite
Unknown:
Norman Stone
Unknown:
Gaia Servadio.
Source: Radio Times

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