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Maddalena

BBC Radio 3
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An opera in four scenes
Words and music by Prokofiev (Op 13), based on a story by BARON LIEVEN (sung in Russian)
Prokofiev completed this early work in piano score, but orchestrated only Scene 1. Scenes 2-4 have been orchestrated for this world premiere performance by the conductor, Edward Downes , who introduces the programme. The setting is Gcnaro's house in Venice, in the early 15th century.
MEN OF THE
BBC NORTHERN SINGERS
BBC NORTHERN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA leader DENNIS SIMONS conducted by EDWARD DOWNES Repetiteur
ROGER VIGNOLES Russian coach
DIMITRI MAKAROFF
Technical presentation IAN PARR
Producer ELAINE PADMORE (English version: 9.0 pm)

Contributors

Story By:
Baron Lieven
Conductor:
Edward Downes
Leader:
Dennis Simons
Conducted By:
Edward Downes
Unknown:
Dimitri Makaroff
Producer:
Elaine Padmore
Source: Radio Times

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