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Henze at the Barbican

on BBC Radio 3

The English Cat
A story for singers and instrumentalists by Edward Bond , with music by Henze. A staging by Montepulciano Cantiere Productions live from the Opera Theatre,
Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Parnassus Ensemble leader Peter Sheppard conducted by the composer
8.50 Peter Heyworth considers Henze's role as an opera composer.
9.10 Part 2
(In association with 'Opera Now' and John S Cohen Foundation)

Contributors

Unknown:
Edward Bond
Leader:
Peter Sheppard
Unknown:
Peter Heyworth
Lord Puff:
Neil Jenkins (tenor)
Arnold:
Gordon Cowie (bass)
Minette:
Sally Harrison (sop)
Babette:
Ellen Andreassen (mezzo)
Tom:
John Oakley Tucker (bar)
Peter/Counsel for the Defence/ Parson/Lucian/Mr Keen:
Kevin West (tenor)
Louise:
Donna Bennett (sop)
Mr Jones/Judge/ Mr Fawn:
Alan Watt (bass)
Counsel for Prosecution/Mr Plunkett:
Glyn Davenport (dass-Bantone)
Miss Crisp:
Eileen Hulse (sop)
Mrs Gom/ii:
Amy Rodenburg (sop)
Lady Toodle:
Rachael Hallawell (mezzo)

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