Ruy Blas overture

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'Ruy Blas' is a tragedy by great French dramatist Victor Hugo (Les Miserables was his too). Mendelssohn wrote music inspired by the story of betrayal and suicide in a powerful overture. Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Performers: BBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Jiří Bělohlávek Recording date: 23 July 2008 Date of broadcast: 23 July 2008