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Castor et Pollux

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Opera in a prologue and five acts. Music by Ramcau Libretto by PIERRE-JOSEPH BERNARD (sung in French) (gramophone records)
Although the story of the Heavenly Twins offers little scope for outward action, the music provides an intense expression of feeling and emotional conflict comparable to the drama of Racine. Prologue only:
Castor, son of Tyndareus and Leda..........ZEGER VANDERSTEENE
A ghost; a planet...MARTA SCHÈLE STOCKHOLM CHAMBER CHOIR, VIENNA CONCENTUS musicus, directed by NIKOLAUS HARNONCOURT
Prologue and Acts 1 and 2 3.30* Opera in France
MARTIN COOPER talks about the distinguishing qualities of the French operatic tradition,
3.50* Castor et Pollux Acts 3, 4 and 5

Contributors

Music By:
RamcAu Libretto
Unknown:
Pierre-Joseph Bernard
Unknown:
Zeger Vandersteene
Directed By:
Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Source: Radio Times

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