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THE GENTLE GIANT

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Reminiscences in words and music of the famous heldentenor
Leo Slezak
1873-1946
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Walter Trier from ' Der Wortbruch ' by Leo Slezak (Rowohlt )
Francis de Wolff as Leo Slezak and FREDERICK TREVES and PETER PRATT
' Leo Slezak-the world's greatest tenor-the greatest that ever lived -no-the greatest that will live ..."
' ... The largest swan-knight ever seen in town. It seemed as if a section of the proscenium arch had suddenly stepped upon the stage — yet despite his size. this was no mountain of flesh —a splendid actor-an impersonation not soon to be forgotten ...'
The programme compiled and translated by MARTIN ESSLIN
† Produced by JOHN POWELL

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Leo Slezak
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Walter Trier
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Francis de Wolff
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Frederick Treves
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Peter Pratt
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Translated By:
Martin Esslin
Produced By:
John Powell
Source: Radio Times

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