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Ben Venga Maggio!

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

A musical celebration of May Day, set in 16th-century Italy with echoes from the songs and masquerades of Carnival. The character of Colombina, written by Michelene Wandor and played by Fiona Shaw, weaves in and out of the revellers, a spectator and yet a participant.
Linda Hurst (mezzo) John Potter and Mark Padmore (tenors)
Musica Antiqua of London/Philip Thorby

Contributors

Writer:
Michelene Wandor
Colombina:
Fiona Shaw
Mezzo:
Linda Hurst
Tenor:
John Potter
Tenor:
Mark Padmore
Musicians:
Musica Antiqua of London
Conductor:
Philip Thorby
Producer:
Judith Roles
Source: Radio Times

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About BBC Radio 3

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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