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Faust

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Gounod's adaptation of Goethe's play enjoyed considerable success in the 19th century. Faust sells his soul to the Devil in order to pursue worldly pleasures with Marguerite - but in doing so he kills her brother Valin and brings about her downfall.
Presented by Paul Guinery.
Chorus of the Grand Theatre, Geneva
Suisse Romande
Orchestra/John Nelson Acts 1 and 2 7.30 Business in Birmingham
Richard Langham Smith explores the chain of events that led to Gounod's making a fortune out of the English.
7.45 Act 3
8.40 Lunching in London Richard Langham Smith explores Gounod's escapades with fashionable hostess Georgina Weldon.
8.50 Acts 4 and 5

Contributors

Presented By:
Paul Guinery.
Unknown:
Georgina Weldon.
Faust:
Giuseppe Sabbatini (tenor)
Méphistophélès:
Samuel Ramey (bass)
Valentin:
Jeffrey Black (bass)
Wagner:
Fabrice Raviola (bass)
Marguerite:
Deborah Riedel (sop)
Siebel:
Martine Mahe (mezzo)
Marthe:
Claire Larcher (contralto)
Source: Radio Times

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