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Proms 1989: Orlando

BBC Radio 3
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Live from the Royal Albert Hall, London.

Opera in three acts, with libretto by C.S. Capeci and music by Handel.
(sung in Italian)
Academy of Ancient Music, led by Christopher Hirons, conducted by Christopher Hogwood

Act 1

8.00 Christopher Hogwood talks with George Pratt about Orlando and Handel's other 'magic' operas.

8.20 Acts 2 and 3

(See panel, left)

Contributors

Musicians:
Academy of Ancient Music
Orchestra Leader:
Christopher Hirons
Conductor/Interviewee (Interval):
Christopher Hogwood
Angelica:
Lynne Dawson (soprano)
Dorinda:
Emma Kirkby (soprano)
Medoro:
Catherine Robbin (mezzo)
Orlando:
James Bowman (counter-tenor)
Zoroastro:
David Thomas (bass)
Interviewer (Interval):
George Pratt
Producer (Interval):
Judith Roles
Source: Radio Times

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