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Britannia at the Opera

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

With Roderic Dunnett.
Arthur Sullivan Ivanhoe
Sullivan's only excursion into grand opera (but without the libretto of W S
Gilbert) opened in 1891 and ran for 161 performances. Set in 12th-century
England, it tells the story of Ivanhoe's quest to win the woman he loves. A BBC studio recording of highlights.
Scottish Opera Chorus BBC Scottish Symphony
Orchestra/Martyn Brabbins Rpt

Contributors

Unknown:
Roderic Dunnett.
Unknown:
Arthur Sullivan Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe:
Anthony Roden(tenor)
Rowena:
Susan Bullock(sop)
Cedric/Friar Tuck:
Keith Latham(bar)
King Richard:
Stephen Holloway(bass)
The Templar/Prince John:
Stephen Gadd(bar)
Rebecca:
Tinuke Olafimihan(sop)
Grand:
Masterdavid Morrison(bass)
Lockesley:
Declan McCusker(tenor)
de Bracy:
Alex Morrison(tenor)
Herald:
Jonathan Hawkins(bar)
Source: Radio Times

BBC Radio 3

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Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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