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Saint Francois d'Assise

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Opera in three acts and eight scenes Words and music by Olivier Messiaen (sung in French: first UK broadcast)
Messiaen's only opera, composed between 1975 and 1983, is a reflection on the life and spiritual development of St Francis of Assisi, seen through 14th-century Franciscan writings.
JEANNE LORIOD , DOMINIQUE KIM VALERIE HARTMAN-CLAVERIE (Ondes Martenot)
NETHERLANDS CHAMBER CHOIR
NETHERLANDS RADIO CHOIR
NETHERLANDS RADIO SYMPHONY AND
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA conducted by KENT NAGANO Act
Scene 1: The Cross. Francis reflects on Christ's love
Scene 2: Lauds. Francis and the brothers at prayer
Scene 3: Francis kisses the leper

Contributors

Music By:
Olivier Messiaen
Unknown:
Jeanne Loriod
Unknown:
Dominique Kim
Unknown:
Valerie Hartman-Claverie
Conducted By:
Kent Nagano
Source: Radio Times

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