Moses und
Aron Schoenberg 's powerful opera tells the story of the conflict between the prophet Moses, chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of bondage in Egypt, and his charismatic brother Aron, who has some different ideas about how to lead the people into the Promised Land. Presented by John Shea.
New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus and Orchestra, conductor James Levine Act
7.25 Interval: The Met Opera Quiz
Brian Zeger puts listeners' questions to Ken Benson , Willie Anthony Waters and Suzanne MartinuCCi. Send your questions to: Met Opera Quiz, FDR Station, PO Box 805, New York,
NY 10150, USA, or via the website: www.bbc.co.uk/radio3
7.40 Opera Snaps Tenor Philip Langridge considers Schoenberg's inspired writing forthe roles of Moses and Aron and how it reflects their respective characters.
7.45 Act 2