01 Jan 1991
Not Mozart: Letters, Riddles and Writs
Letters, Riddles and Writs is a one act opera for television by Michael Nyman broadcast in 1991.
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Jorge Aragão cantor
Beth Carvalho CANTORA CONVIDADA
Elza Soares CANTORA CONVIDADA
Emílio Santiago CANTOR CONVIDADO
Grupo Fundo de Quintal GRUPO CONVIDADO
Leci Brandão CANTORA CONVIDADA
Martinho da Vila CANTOR CONVIDADO
Alcione CANTORA CONVIDADA
Jorge Vercillo CANTOR CONVIDADO
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