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Opera on 3: Simon Boccanegra

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Betrayal, revenge, passion and politics are at the heart of Verdi's opera, recounting the tragic story of the 14th-century Doge of Genoa, his estranged daughter Amelia and the vengeance of her jealous admirers. Andrew McGregor and Juliet Giraldi introduce this new production from the Teatro Comunale in Florence.
Maggio Musicale Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Claudio Abbado

Contributors

Presenter:
Andrew McGregor
Presenter:
Juliet Giraldi
Singers/Musicians:
Maggio Musicale Chorus and Orchestra
Conductor:
Claudio Abbado
Simon Boccanegra:
Carlo Guelfi (baritone)
Jacopo/Andrea:
Julian Konstantinov (bass)
Pietro:
Andrea Concetti (baritone)
Maria/Amelia:
Karita Mattila (soprano)
Gabriele Adorno:
Vincenzo La Scola (tenor)
Paolo Albiani:
Lucio Gallo (bass)
Captain:
Enrico Cossutta (tenor)
Maidservant:
Katia Pellegrino (mezzo)
Source: Radio Times

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