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L 'Upupa und der Triumph der Sohnesliebe The hottest ticket at the 2003 Salzburg
Festival was the premiere of Hans Werner Henze's new opera, based on an Arabian legend. Al Radshi , the Grand Vizier of Manda, now old and frail, has lost his only joy in life -the beautiful hoopoe bird that used to visit him every evening. Can his lovingyoungestson.AI Kasim, find the bird that's flown and save his father's life?
Presented by Stephanie Hughes.
Vienna State Opera Chorus, Vienna PO, conductor Markus Stenz

Contributors

Composer:
Hans Werner Henze
Unknown:
Al Radshi
Unknown:
Grand Vizier
Presented By:
Stephanie Hughes.
Conductor:
Markus Stenz
Al Radshi:
Alfred Muff (baritone)
Al Kasim:
Matthias Goerne (baritone)
The Demon:
John Mark Ainsley (tenor)
Badi'ateMHosnwalDschamal:
Laura Aikin (soprano)
Malik:
Hannah Schwarz (soprano)
Dijab:
Gunter Missenhardt (bass)
Adschib:
Axel Kohler (countertenor)
Gharib:
Anton Scharinger (bass)
Source: Radio Times

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