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Lear

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Opera in two acts
Libretto by CLAUS H. HEN , NEBERG after SHAKESPEARE. Music by Aribert Reimann Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau in the role created for him. the realisation of a long-held dream. A recording of the world premiere at the Munich Opera Festival on 9 July 1978.
CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA OF THE BAVARIAN STATE OPERA conducted by GERD ALBRECHT Act 1
3.35* Ten Years In the Making
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau first suggested Lear as an operatic subject to Aribert Reimann in 1968. During the interval Chris de Souza talks to the composer about this fruitful collaboration and the growth of this complex work.
3.55* Lear. Act 2
(Bavarian Radio recording)

Contributors

Unknown:
Claus H. Hen
Music By:
Aribert Reimann
Conducted By:
Gerd Albrecht
Source: Radio Times

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