1984
Act One
Wednesday 25 May 2005 19:00-20:55 (Radio 3)
The Royal Opera House presents the World Premiere of Lorin Maazel's 1984, based on George Orwell's sinister portrayal of a future under the totalitarian regime of Big Brother. Simon Keenlyside and Nancy Gustafson create the roles of Winston and Julia, who dare to defy the system and risk everything in order to love each other. The production is directed by Robert Lepage, and conducted by the composer.
Presented by Stephanie Hughes.
Duration:
1 hour 55 minutes
Playlist:
Winston ...... Simon Keenlyside (baritone)
Julia ...... Nancy Gustafson (soprano)
O'Brien ...... Richard Margison (tenor)
Syme ...... Lawrence Brownlee (tenor)
Parsons ...... Jeremy White (bass)
Gym Instructress/Drunken Woman ...... Diana Damrau (soprano)
Charrington ...... Graeme Danby (bass)
Prole Woman ...... Mary Lloyd Davies (soprano)
Cafe Singer ...... Johnnie Fiori
Pub Quartet ...... The Demon Barbers
Royal Opera Chorus
Renato Balsadonna (Chorus Director)
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Peter Manning (Concert Master)
Lorin Maazel (conductor)
[Continues at 9.00pm after Opera Box]
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