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Der Rosenkavalier

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An opera in three acts Libretto by HUGO VON HOFMANNSTHAL (English version by ALFRED KALISCH)
Music by Richard Strauss
English National Opera production direct from the London Coliseum
A bitter-sweet comedy of intrigue and disguise with the radiant triumph of young love given an added dimension by the Marschallin's renunciation of Octavian to Sophie.
ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA CHORUS chorus-master HAZEL VIVIENNE
ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA
ORCHESTRA conducted by CHARLES MACKERRAS The action takes place in Vienna in the 18th century during the reign of Maria Theresa.
Act 1 The boudoir of the Marschallin

Contributors

Unknown:
Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Music By:
Richard Strauss
Conducted By:
Charles MacKerras
Source: Radio Times

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