B茅atrice et B茅n茅dict
91热爆 Philharmonic presents a concert performance of the music from Berlioz's last opera, B茅atrice et B茅n茅dict. With Daniela Mack as B茅atrice and Toby Spence as B茅n茅dict.
As part of the 91热爆 Orchestras' and Choirs' celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the death of Berlioz, the 91热爆 Philharmonic and conductor Ludovic Morlot present a concert performance of the music of his last opera, B茅atrice et B茅n茅dict. Written to a libretto penned by the composer himself and based on Shakespeare's comedy 'Much Ado About Nothing', Berlioz described his opera as "a caprice written with the point of a needle" and this work showcases some of Berlioz's most glittering music.
Live from the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester
Presented by Donald Macleod
Berlioz: B茅atrice et B茅n茅dict
With interval after Act I
Daniela Mack (B茅atrice)
Toby Spence (B茅n茅dict)
Rachele Gilmore (H茅ro)
Gareth Brynmor John (Claudio)
Darren Jeffery (Somarone)
Duncan Rock (Don Pedro)
Elodie M茅chain (Ursule)
Crouch End Festival Chorus
91热爆 Philharmonic
Ludovic Morlot (conductor)
Part of the Radio 3 celebration
Berlioz - The Ultimate Romantic
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