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The Merry Widow from Glyndebourne
A glamorous widow searches for true love in Glyndebourne’s lavish new production of Lehár’s laugh-out-loud operetta, The Merry Widow.
Franz Lehár’s laugh-out-loud operetta, The Merry Widow, is a work of pure theatrical pleasure: a cocktail of ravishing music, touching romance and madcap comedy. Glyndebourne’s lavish new staging from award-winning West End director Cal McCrystal boasts all the opulence of classic Hollywood and stars Danielle de Niese as the glamorous, wealthy widow Hanna on a search for true love.
On TV
Christmas Day 2024
20:00
Clips
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The arrival of Madam Glawari
Duration: 01:31
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Will Hanna and Danilo find their way back together?
Duration: 00:40
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The Grisettes
Duration: 01:39
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Vicomte Cascada | Alex Otterburn |
| Baron Mirko Zeta | Thomas Allen |
| Raoul de St Brioche | Innocent Masuku |
| Valencienne | Soraya Mafi |
| Comte Camille de Rosillon | Michael McDermott |
| Njegus | Tom Edden |
| Hanna Glawari | Danielle de Niese |
| Count Danilo Danilovitsch | GermΓ΅n Olvera |
| Conductor | John Wilson |
| Orchestra | London Philharmonic Orchestra |
| Director | Rhodri Huw |
| Executive Producer | Gemma Dixon |
| Production Company | Maestro Broadcasting |
| Production Company | Glyndebourne Opera |
Broadcast
- Christmas Day 2024 20:00