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Opera on 3: The Greek Passion

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Martinu's opera, first seen at last year's Bregenz Festival comes to the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, conducted by Czech champion Charles Mackerras. Sung in English.

Royal Opera House Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Charles Mackerras

Acts 1 and 2

8.05 The Heroic Optimist
Peter Mackridge talks to Piers Burton Page about the life and work of Nikos Kazantakis, on whose novel Christ Recrucified Martinu's opera is based.

8.30 Acts 3 and 4

Contributors

Singers/Musicians:
Royal Opera House Chorus and Orchestra
Conductor:
Charles Mackerras
Manolios:
Jorma Silvasti (tenor)
Katerina:
Marie McLaughlin (soprano)
Grigoris:
Gregory Yurisich (bass)
Archon:
Jeremy White (bass)
Yannakos:
Timothy Robinson (tenor)
Panais:
Robin Leggate (tenor)
Michelis:
Peter Auty (treble)
Kostandis:
Roderick Earle (bass)
Nikolio:
Peter Wedd (tenor)
Andonis:
Alasdair Elliott (tenor)
Lenio:
Jenny Grahn (soprano)
Fotis:
Gwynne Howell (bass)
Old Woman:
Elizabeth Sikora (mezzo)
Old Refugee:
Grant Dickson (bass)
Father:
Ladas McCallum (speaker)
Dmitri:
James Bobby (baritone)
Despinio:
Hilary Taylor (soprano)
Interviewer (The Heroic Optimist):
Piers Burton Page
Interviewee (The Heroic Optimist):
Peter Mackridge
Source: Radio Times

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