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Radio 3,20 Nov 2019,5 mins

Marie Galante (Youkali Tango-habanera)

Experience Classical

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Originally an instrumental work, Youkali is taken from the 1934 play Marie Gelante. This slow tango is about longing for happiness on a far away dream-like island. Composer: Kurt Weill Performer: Fatma Said (Soprano) Performer: Dearbhla Collins (Piano) Recording date: 14 November 2016 Date of broadcast: 24 October 2018

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