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17/01/2009

Tom Service talks to pianist Stephen Hough and looks at the history of the Beggar's Opera, as a new production by the Royal Opera of Britten's reworking opens in London.

45 minutes

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Sat 17 Jan 2009 12:15

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  • Sat 17 Jan 2009 12:15

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