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II Trittico
From the London Coliseum, English National Opera perform Puccini's Triptych: three one-act operas that explore the dramatic range of the theatre - from revenge tragedy to opera buffa. Sung in English.
6.55 The Cloak
The opera is set on a quay in Paris, on an autumn evening. Michele suspects that his wife Giorgetta is having an affair with his hired hand Luigi.

Contributors

Giorgetta:
Rosalind Plowright (soprano)
Luigi:
David Rendall (tenor)
Michele:
Philip Joll (baritone)
La Frugola:
Elizabeth Vaughan (mezzo)
Tinca:
Dominic Natoli (tenor)
Talpa:
Richard Angas (bass)
Song vendor/Soldier:
Mark Le Brocq (tenor)
Soldier's girlfriend:
Margaret Richardson (soprano)
Source: Radio Times

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