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OPERA NIGHT WITH PAUL HERRIOTT

Rondine Image Name: Rondine Description: Angela Gheorghiu and Roberto Alagna in Puccini's La Rondine. Photo Ken Howard, Metropolitan Opera

Puccini’s achingly beautiful score charmingly conveys the plight of Magda (the ‘swallow’ of the title) who unexpectedly finds true love with the handsome young Ruggero. But their idyllic and happy life comes to a premature end as she is haunted by the fear that her checkered past will ruin his future. Operatic stars Angela Gheorghiu and Roberto Alagna portray Puccini’s star-crossed lovers. This 2008 production is conducted by Marco Armiliato.

RTÉ lyric fm, Saturday 27th February, 7pm-10pm