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King Priam

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Opera in three acts
Words and music by Sir Michael Tippett
A concert performance mounted by the London Sinfonietta to mark Sir Michael's 75th birthday this year, direct from the Royal Festival Hall
London Sinfonietta Voices, London Sinfonietta Chorus, chorus-master Clive Wearing
London Sinfonietta, leader Nona Liddell, conducted by David Atherton

The action takes place in and around Troy in mythological times.

Act 1

Contributors

Words and music by:
Sir Michael Tippett
Singers:
London Sinfonietta Voices
Singers:
London Sinfonietta Chorus
Chorus-master:
Clive Wearing
Musicians:
London Sinfonietta
Leader:
Nona Liddell
Conductor:
David Atherton
Source: Radio Times

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