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Radio 3,08 Oct 2019,8 mins

Die Fledermaus (Overture)

Experience Classical

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Die Fledermaus is a comedy of mistaken identity, double identities and one massive all night party. The comedy comes with ever more elaborate explanations the characters tell to protect their true identities. The Overture reels through all the great tunes. Composer: Johann Strauss II Performers: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Vassily Sinaisky Recording date: 28 June 1998 Date of broadcast: 28 December 1998

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