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Figaro as Revolutionary

BBC Radio 3
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(NAPOLEON BONAPARTE)
Two hundred years ago today the charicter of Figaro first appeared on the stage in Beaumarchais's play The Barber of Seville. Since his reappearance In in umerable other plays and operas, his subversiveness has been hotly debated.
Louis Allen examines the complexities of the original Figaro and his bizarre creator. with Julian Glover as Beaumarchais and Figaro Other parts: JOHN ROWE
DAVID TIMSON , PETER WHITMAN EMILY RICHARD and MADI HEDD Producer PATRICIA BRENT iThe Barber: Thurs 2.30 pm)
Detail (above) from Nattier's painting o/ Beaumarchais at 27

Contributors

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Louis Allen
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Julian Glover
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John Rowe
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David Timson
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Peter Whitman
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Emily Richard
Producer:
Patricia Brent
Source: Radio Times

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