Dialogues des Carmelites
Poulenc's opera tells the story of Blanche, a young aristocrat who joins the Carmelite convent at Compiegne at the height of the French Revolution. When the convent is attacked and desecrated, the nuns take the vow of martyrdom. The opera is both tranquil and lyrical, and atestamentto Poulenc's strong religious faith.
Chorus and Orchestra of the New York Metropolitan Opera, conductor James Conlan
Act
7.55 Twenty Minutes: Met Quiz
Steven Blier puts listeners' questions to William Fulton , Bill Lutes and Terrence McNally. Send questions to:
Met Opera Quiz, FOR Station, PO Box 805, New York, NY 10150, USA.
8.15 Opera Snaps With Rod ney M Ines.
8.20 Act 2
