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The Damnation of Faust

BBC Radio 3
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From the London Coliseum.
Berlioz's dramatic legend retells the fascinating story of the old philosopher who sells his soul to the Devil in return for youth and love, and of the tragic Marguerite, seduced and abandoned. English National Opera's new production reunites Mark Elder and David Alden , conductor and director of the company's Olivier Award-winning Tristan and Isolde. Sung in Hugh Macdonald 's English translation and introduced by Andrew Lyle.
English National Opera Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Mark Elder

Contributors

Unknown:
Mark Elder
Conductor:
David Alden
Unknown:
Hugh MacDonald
Introduced By:
Andrew Lyle.
Conductor:
Mark Elder
Faust:
Bonaventura Bottone (tenor)
Mephistopheles:
Willard White (bass)
Marguerite:
Louise Winter (mezzo)
Brander:
Graeme Danby (bass)
Source: Radio Times

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