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Radio 3,05 Sep 2012,20 mins

From Neptune to Nixon

Twenty Minutes

Available for over a year

Adrian Mourby examines the history of the operatic plot - from gods and emperors, kings and queens, to lovers, lowlife, terrorists and presidents With expert commentary from eighteenth century opera specialist Dr Suzanne Aspden, music historian Roderick Swanston and music journalist Shirley Apthorp.

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