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Schumann

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Paradise and the Peri With readings by Robert Eddison from the poem by Thomas Moore. For his 'oratorio for happy people' Schumann set an episode from Moore's popular romance Lalla Rookh, with its exotic descriptions of India and the Middle-East. The Peri, a beautiful spirit of nature, must find 'the gift that is most dear to heaven' to gain entry to Paradise. With Edith Wiens (soprano) as the Peri; soloists; Chambre Romand and Lausanne Pro Arte Choirs Suisse Romande Orchestra/ Armin Jordan (sung in German). Records

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Unknown:
Robert Eddison
Unknown:
Thomas Moore.
Soprano:
Edith Wiens
Unknown:
Armin Jordan
Source: Radio Times

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