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Candide

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

The definitive concert version of Leonard Bernstein's operetta based on Voltaire's fictional hero Candide, and his quest for the "best of all possible worlds". It was recorded at London's Barbican
Hall in 1989, with the composer conducting what was, sadly, to be his final London performance.
With the London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus
Director Humphrey Burton
Executive producer Harry J Kraut
(Stereo)
Simultaneous Broadcast: Radio 3

Contributors

Unknown:
Leonard Bernstein
Director:
Humphrey Burton
Candide:
Jerry Hadley
Cunegonde:
June Anderson
Dr Pangloss/Martin:
Adolph Green
Old lady:
Christa Ludwig
Paquette:
Della Jones
Maximilian/Captain:
Kurt Ollmann
Source: Radio Times

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