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Il Re Pastore
Fiona Talkington introduces this early Mozart opera, from the Royal Opera House's Linbury Studio Theatre.
Alexander the Great is anxious to ensure peace and prosperity for the lands he has conquered by appointing competent rulers. But one of his chosen kings is a shepherd boy whose head is filled with love.
English Baroque Soloists, conductor Edward Gardner
RT DIRECT: A recording of Il Re Pastore (2 CDs) featuring Musica ad Rhenum and conducted by Jed Wentz is available for £6.99 including p&p. To order please send a cheque payable to Selections, to [address removed]. Phone [number removed], or visit www.selections.com/rtdirect. Quote ref: [number removed]

Contributors

Introduced by:
Fiona Talkington
Conductor:
Edward Gardner
Conducted by:
Jed Wentz
Alessandro:
Peter Bronder (tenor)
Aminta:
Katie Van Kooten (soprano)
Elisa:
Ana James (soprano)
Tamiri:
Anna Leese (soprano)
Agenore:
Robert Murray (tenor)
Source: Radio Times

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