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The world's greatest classical music festival - stunning performances and collaborations.

The world's greatest classical music festival. Stunning performances, unique collaborations and the sheer joy of live music. Relive 2023's highlights before the new season begins.

BBC Proms: 2010: Proms Plus

BBC Proms: 2010: Proms Plus: Proms Intro: Simon Boccanegra

Proms Intro: Simon Boccanegra

18/07/2010

2010

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Louise Fryer talks to Alexandra Wilson and Roger Parker about Simon Boccanegra.

Louise Fryer talks to opera specialists Alexandra Wilson and Roger Parker about the position of Simon Boccanegra in Verdi's career, placing the opera in its contemporary context.

Louise Fryer discusses Verdi's compelling drama Simon Boccanegra with the 19th-century opera specialists Alexandra Wilson and Roger Parker, including the genesis of the opera, the place it held in Verdi's career, and its political relevance in Italy at the time.

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All broadcasts from the 116th season of the BBC Proms

Series of events providing a context to the 2010 Proms season's music and artists

Series of events providing a fascinating context to the 2010 BBC Proms season's music and artists

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