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16/07/2015

Nielsen 150: Saul and David

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Penny Gore marks Nielsen's 150th anniversary with a performance of Saul and David.

Marking the 150th anniversary of the birth of Carl Nielsen, Penny Gore presents a performance from Danish Royal Opera of his first opera, Saul and David.

Nielsen 150.
Penny Gore presents an opera broadcast marking the 150th anniversary of the birth of the Danish composer Carl Nielsen - a performance from Danish Royal Opera of his first opera, Saul and David, telling the Biblical story of Saul's jealousy of the young David, who has won the favour of the people by defeating the giant, Goliath. Celebrated Nielsen interpreter Michael Schønwandt conducts, with Johan Reuter in the dramatic title role as King Saul and Ann Petersen as David's beloved Michal.

Nielsen
Saul and David
Johan Reuter, bass-baritone, Saul
Michael Kristensen, tenor, Jonathan
Ann Petersen, soprano, Michal
Niels Jørgen Riis, tenor, David
Morten Staugaard, bass, Samuel
Leif Jone Ølberg, bass-baritone, Abner
Susanne Resmark, contralto, Witch of Eldor
Danish Royal Opera Chorus & Orchestra
Michael Schønwandt, conductor Nielsen

2pm
Acts 1 and 2 

3.10pm
Acts 3 and 4.

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