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LEONORE AND FIDELIO

BBC Radio 3
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An illustrated talk by BASIL LAM who discusses Beethoven's approach to opera in Leonore and Fidetio
He considers in detail some of the differences between the two versions and argues against the generally accepted view of Leonore as a mere first attempt at Fidelio.
Broadcast on November 3, 1963
See Sunday at 7.30 p.m. followed by an interlude at 10.50

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Basil Lam
Source: Radio Times

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