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Alfred Deller
The last of three programmes presented by Richard Wigmore exploring the life of pioneering countertenor Alfred Deller , who had changed the musical landscape for ever by the time of his death in 1979. With contributions from Deller's son
Mark, members of the Deller Consort , Sir Peter Pears , record producer
Seymour Solomon , lutenist Robert Spencer and countertenors
James Bowman and Paul Esswood. Including English folk songs and excerpts from: Purcell Dioclesian; King Arthur; The Fairy Queen
Handel Orlando; Sosarme; Theodora Britten A Midsummer Night's Dream Dowland Three Lute Songs Discs Repeat

Contributors

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Alfred Deller
Presented By:
Richard Wigmore
Unknown:
Alfred Deller
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Deller Consort
Unknown:
Sir Peter Pears
Producer:
Seymour Solomon
Unknown:
Robert Spencer
Unknown:
James Bowman
Unknown:
Paul Esswood.
Source: Radio Times

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