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Fidelio

BBC Radio 3
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Live from the Coliseum, London,
Graham Vick's new production for English National Opera of Beethoven's masterpiece in a new translation by David Pountney.

Act 1
8.40 The James Naughtie Interview
As Anthony Rolfe Johnson tackles the role of Florestan for the first time, James Naughtie goes behind the scenes to find out how he has been preparing for the role, catching him both in rehearsal and in conversation.
9.05 Act 2

Contributors

Theatre Director:
Graham Vick
Translator:
David Pountney
Musicians:
English National Opera Chorus and Orchestra
Conductor:
Richard Hickox
Interviewer:
James Naughtie
Interviewee:
Anthony Rolfe Johnson
Florestan:
Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor)
Leonore:
Kathryn Harries (sop)
Don Pizarro:
Peter Sidhom (baritone)
Rocco:
Gwynne Howell (bass)
Jaquino:
Philip Sheffield (tenor)
Marzelline:
Mary Plazas (sop)
Don Fernando:
John Connell (bass)
First Prisoner:
John Marsden (tenor)
Second Prisoner:
Christopher Ross (baritone)
Source: Radio Times

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