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Beethoven's interpretation of a French 'escape' opera of the sort popular during the Revolution. The book, by JEAN NICOLAS BOUILLY , was first set by PIERRE GAVEAUX in 1798. Introduced by John Drummond in conversation with George Steiner.
German libretto by CHORUS OF THE GRAND
THEATRE, GENEVA
SUISSE ROMANDE ORCH/ JEFFREY TATE Act
8.55 From Enlightenment to Revolution by Maurice Cranston.
2: Rousseau and the Dream of Democracy
(Third talk, Sunday 3.35pm)
9.15 Act 2
(Given on 20 May in the Grand Theatre, Geneva)
(Swiss Radio recording)

Contributors

Book By:
Jean Nicolas Bouilly
Unknown:
Pierre Gaveaux
Introduced By:
John Drummond
Unknown:
George Steiner.
Unknown:
Maurice Cranston.
J and G:
F Sonnliethner
Don Fernando:
Wolfgang Schone (bass)
Don Pizarro:
Sigmund Nimsgern (bass)
Florestan:
Thomas Moser (tenor)
Leonore:
Elizabeth Connell (sop)
Rocco:
Hans Tschammer (bass)
Marzelline:
Stella Kleindienst (sop)
Jacquino:
Stefan Dahlberg (tenor)
First prisoner:
Keith Mikelson (tenor)
Second prisoner:
Leonard Graus (bass)
Source: Radio Times

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