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Harry Bicket; Christopher Luscombe; Santa Fe Opera; Simon Higlett; Robert Perdziola; Philip Rosenberg; Santa Fe Opera Orchestra
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WexfordThe Magic FountainNew production
Delius: The Magic Fountain
Francesco Cilluffo; Christopher Luscombe; Wexford Festival Opera; Simon Higlett; Orchestra of Wexford Festival Opera; Chorus of Wexford Festival Opera