Hear And Now

Chaplin Operas

Saturday 14 July 2007 22:30-0:00 (Radio 3)

Featuring three hyperactive scores written by Benedict Mason to accompany Chaplin films. Mason's surreal brand of humour creates a post-modern commentary on Chaplin's slapstick routines and bathos.

Duration:

1 hour 30 minutes

Playlist

Presenter: Robert Worby
Producer: Philip Tagney
Broadcast Assistant: Benedict Warren


Benedict MASON Chaplin Operas - Easy Street (23'45"), The Adventurer (24'04"), The Immigrant (24'50")
Hilary Summers (mezzo), Omar Ebrahim (baritone)
London Sinfonietta, Franck Ollu (conductor)

(Recorded 27^th April 2007 at the Anvil, Basingstoke)

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