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A concert recorded earlier this month in Glasgow and jointly presented by the Royal
Philharmonic Society and Radio 3 as part of the Encore series featuring major British orchestral works that deserve a second hearing. Including a concert performance of Stravinsky's opera-oratorio Oedipus Rex. Presented by Linda Ormiston.
James Dillon Via Sacra (1st UK performance) Stravinsky Oedipus Rex
Gentlemen of the RSNO Chorus, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, conductor Alexander Lazarev

Contributors

Presented By:
Linda Ormiston.
Conductor:
Alexander Lazarev
Oedipus:
John Daszak (tenor)
Jocasta:
Jennifer Lane (contralto)
Creon/Messenger:
Philip Joll (baritone)
Tiresias:
Michael George (bass)
Shepherd:
Christopher Gillett (tenor)
Narrator:
David Rintoul (actor)
Source: Radio Times

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