Nielsen - Saul and David (320kbps .mp3)
Penny Gore presents an opera broadcast marking the 150th anniversary of the birth of the Danish composer Carl Nielsen - a performance from Danish Royal Opera of his first opera, Saul and David, telling the Biblical story of Saul's jealousy of the young David, who has won the favour of the people by defeating the giant, Goliath. Celebrated Nielsen interpreter Michael Schønwandt conducts, with Johan Reuter in the dramatic title role as King Saul and Ann Petersen as David's beloved Michal.
Johan Reuter, bass-baritone, Saul
Michael Kristensen, tenor, Jonathan
Ann Petersen, soprano, Michal
Niels Jørgen Riis, tenor, David
Morten Staugaard, bass, Samuel
Leif Jone Ølberg, bass-baritone, Abner
Susanne Resmark, contralto, Witch of Endor
Danish Royal Opera Chorus & Orchestra
Michael Schønwandt, conductor Nielsen
