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II Prigioniero

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

Opera in a prologue and one act. Music and libretto by Luigi Dallapiccola
A prisoner, tortured for his beliefs by the Inquisition, sees for himself some hope of freedom. But is that feeling of hope not the ultimate torture? (sung in Italian: records)
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND CHOIR
NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
OF WASHINGTON conducted by ANTAL DORATI
The action is set in Saragossa in the late 16th century.

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Conducted By:
Antal Dorati
Source: Radio Times

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