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I Masnadieri
Live from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, a rare opportunity to hear Verdi's only opera written for London - a swashbuckling story about rival brothers. This production is directed by Elijah Moshinsky. Presented by Martin Handley.
Royal Opera Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Edward Downes
Parti
8.20 Twenty Minutes: Verdi in London Erica Jeal looks at what Verdi made of the musical life of London when he visited the city for I Masnadieri, and at what London made of Verdi.
8.40 Part 2

Contributors

Directed By:
Elijah Moshinsky.
Presented By:
Martin Handley.
Conductor:
Edward Downes
Amalia:
Paula Deligatti (soprano)
Carlo:
Franco Farina (tenor)
Francesco:
Dmitri Hvorostovsky (baritone)
Massimiliano:
Rene Pape (bass)
Arminio:
Edgaras Montvidas (tenor)
Moser:
Eric Halfvarson (bass)
Rolla:
Grant Doyle (baritone)
Source: Radio Times

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