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Louis Andriessen's La Commedia

The UK premiere of Louis Andriessen's music theatre work La Commedia, inspired by Dante's The Divine Comedy. Presented by Tom Service in conversation with the composer.

The UK premiere of Louis Andriessen's most recent music theatre work La Commedia, inspired by Dante's Divine Comedy. Presented by Tom Service in conversation with the composer.

Louis Andriessen: La Commedia
Claron McFadden (soprano),
Cristina Zavalloni (voice),
Andrew Sauvageau (voice),
Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Symphony Orchestra,
Conductor Martyn Brabbins.

1 hour, 45 minutes

Last on

Sat 20 Feb 2016 22:00

Music Played

  • Louis Andriessen

    La Commedia, Parts 1, 2 and 3

    Singer: Claron McFadden. Singer: Cristina Zavalloni. Singer: Andrew Sauvageau. Choir: Synergy Vocals. Choir: Finchley Childrens Music Group. Orchestra: Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Martyn Brabbins.
  • Louis Andriessen

    La Commedia, Parts 4 and 5

    Singer: Claron McFadden. Singer: Cristina Zavalloni. Singer: Andrew Sauvageau. Choir: Synergy Vocals. Choir: Finchley Childrens Music Group. Orchestra: Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Martyn Brabbins.

Credit

Role Contributor
Performer Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Symphony Orchestra

Broadcast

  • Sat 20 Feb 2016 22:00

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