The Gondoliers or the King of Barataria

Marco and Guiseppe Palmien are two Venetian gondoliers, one of whom is also the rightful King of Barataria. Since no one knows which of them was abducted from the kingdom as a child, they have a chance to put their republican principles into practice by sharing the throne … until it is revealed that in fact neither of them is truly king. Performers include: Keith Michell, Eric Shilling, Francis Edgerton, Tom Mc Donnell, Nan Christie, Anne Collins, Sandra Dugdale. The London Symphony Orchestra (London) conducted by Alexander Faris. John McCarthy (Chorus Master), Ambrosian Opera Chorus. Staged by Peter Wood. Introduced by Douglas Fairbanks Jnr.

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producer

Judith de Paul

director

Dave Heather

Duration

01:57:00:00

Production places

United Kingdom

Production dates

1989

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ACMI Identifier

300403

Language

English

Subject category

Music & Performing Arts → Operas

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Colour

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VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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United Kingdom, 1989

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