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Opera in two acts and four scenes by Ludwig van Beethoven. English words by Edward J. Dent. Produced by Stanford Robinson . Narration written and spoken by Dennis Arundell /
Chorus of soldiers, prisoners, and people. BBC Chorus. BBC Orchestra : conductor, Sir Adrian Boult
The action takes place in Spain

Contributors

Composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven.
English words:
Edward J. Dent.
Producer:
Stanford Robinson
Narration written and spoken by:
Dennis Arundell
Conductor:
Sir Adrian Boult
Marcelline, the jailer's daughter:
Doris Gambell
Leonora, under the name of Fidelio, sung by:
Laelia Finneberg
Leonora, under the name of Fidelio, played by:
Dorothy Black
Florestan, her husband, a state prisoner, sung by:
Frank Titterton
Florestan, her husband, a state prisoner, played by:
Guy Vemey
Jaquino, porter of the prison:
Jan van Der Gucht
Pizarro, Governor of the prison, sung by:
Roderick Lloyd
Pizarro, Governor of the prison, played by:
Leo De Pokorny
Fernando, the Minister:
William Parsons
Rocco, the jailer:
Harry Brindle

BBC Home Service Basic

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BBC Home Service is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 1st September 1939 and ended on the 29th September 1967.

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