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The Mines of Sulphur
This year's Glimmerglass Opera festival in up-state New York revived Richard Rodney
Bennett's first full-length opera, which was a big hit when it was first produced in the 1960s. Presented by Stephanie Hughes.
It's a Grand Guignol tale of rural murder and revenge in 18th-century England. The actors:
Glimmerglass Opera Orchestra, conductor Stewart Robertson

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Rodney
Presented By:
Stephanie Hughes.
Conductor:
Stewart Robertson
Braxton, the landowner:
Kristopher Irmiter (bass-Baritone)
Sherrin, the actors' manager:
Kristopher Irmiter (bass-Baritone)
Rosalind, Braxton's maid:
Beth Clayton (soprano)
Boconnion, an army deserter:
Brandon Jovanovich (tenor)
Tovey, a vagabond:
James Maddalena (baritone)
Jenny:
Caroline Worra (soprano)
Leda:
Dorothy Byme (mezzo)
Fenney:
Brian Anderson (tenor)
Tooley:
Michael Todd Simpson (baritone)
Trim:
Andrew Gorell (spoken Role)
Source: Radio Times

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