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Stiffelio
Verdi's censored opera comes to the Met for the first time, in Giancarlo del Monaco's new production, with Placido Domingo making his debut in the title role.
Metropolitan Opera Chorus and Orchestra/James Levine Actl
7.25 Roger Parker considers the place of religion in Verdi's life and operas.
7.50 Act 2
8.15 The Opera Quiz Edward Downes puts listeners' questions to opera experts: Stephen Brown, Henry Fogel and Barrymore Schere.
8.40 Act 3
(In association with the Texaco Metropolitan Opera International Radio Network and the EBU)
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Contributors

Stiffelio:
Placido Domingo (tenor)
Lina:
Sharon Sweet (soprano)
Stankar:
Vladimir Chernov (bar)
Raffaele:
Peter Riberi (tenor)
Jorg:
Paul Plishka (bass)
Federico:
Charles Anthony (tenor)
Dorotea:
Margaret Lattimore (mezzo)
Source: Radio Times

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