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The Visit Of The Old Lady, 17 July 1974

The Opera

Venue: Glyndebourne

Composer: Gottfried von Einem

Librettist: Friedrich Durrenmatt

Conductor: Myer Fredman

Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra

Cast

Claire Zachanassian: Kerstin Meyer

Butler: Edgar Evans

Koby: Duncan Robertson

Loby: Ian Caley

Toby: Michael Beauchamp

Roby: Timothy Tyrrel

Husband Vii: Keith Spencer

Husband Viii: David Cusick

Alfred Ill: Donald Bell

Alfred's Wife: Rae Woodland

Alfred's Daughter: Cynthia Buchan

Alfred's Son: Philip Griffiths

Mayor: Alan Crofoot

Mayor's Wife: Barbara Dix

Pastor: Dennis Wicks

Schoolmaster: Derek Hammond-Stroud

Doctor: Brian Donlan

Police Chief: Thomas Lawlor

First Woman: Isla Brodie

Second Woman: Lorna Brindley

Hofbauer: Anthony Bremner

Helmesberger: Alan Watt

Station Master: Keith Brookes

Ticket Inspector: John Carr

Guard: Brian Holmes

Press Reporter: n/k

Cameraman: Powell Harrison

Production Team

Original Producer: John Cox

Set Designer: Michael Annals

Costume Designer: Michael Annals

Lighting Designer: Robert Bryan