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Proms Intro: Simon Boccanegra

BBC Proms2010, Proms Plus

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.

20 minutes

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Sun 18 Jul 201019:25
BBC Radio 3

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    BBC Radio 3