Louis Andriessen's La Commedia
The UK premiere of Louis Andriessen's music theatre work La Commedia, inspired by Dante's The Divine Comedy. Presented by Tom Service in conversation with the composer.
The UK premiere of Louis Andriessen's most recent music theatre work La Commedia, inspired by Dante's Divine Comedy. Presented by Tom Service in conversation with the composer.
Louis Andriessen: La Commedia
Claron McFadden (soprano),
Cristina Zavalloni (voice),
Andrew Sauvageau (voice),
BBC Symphony Orchestra,
Conductor Martyn Brabbins.
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Music Played
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Louis Andriessen
La Commedia, Parts 1, 2 and 3
Singer: Claron McFadden. Singer: Cristina Zavalloni. Singer: Andrew Sauvageau. Choir: Synergy Vocals. Choir: Finchley Childrens Music Group. Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Martyn Brabbins.![]()
Louis Andriessen
La Commedia, Parts 4 and 5
Singer: Claron McFadden. Singer: Cristina Zavalloni. Singer: Andrew Sauvageau. Choir: Synergy Vocals. Choir: Finchley Childrens Music Group. Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Martyn Brabbins.
Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Performer | BBC Symphony Orchestra |
Broadcast
- Sat 20 Feb 201622:00BBC Radio 3
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