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Composer of the Week: Carl Maria von Weber

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

(1786-1826)
With Misha Donat. On 12 April 1826, Weber wrote to his wife, "Through God's grace and help I have this evening had such a complete success as perhaps never before.
The thrill and emotion of such a complete and unqualified triumph can hardly be described." Oberon (excerpts)
Berlin Radio Chorus, German Symphony Orchestra, conductor Marek Janowski Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Misha Donat.
Conductor:
Marek Janowski
Oberon:
Deon van Der Walt (tenor)
Puck:
Melinda Paulsen (alto)
Rezia:
Inge Nielsen (soprano)
Huon von Bordeaux:
Peter Seiffert (tenor)
Scherasmin:
Bo Skovhus (baritone)
Fatime:
Vesselina Kasarova (mezzo)
Source: Radio Times

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