where you may order his CDs:
A melodrama with the poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
and music
by Richard Strauss (Op. 38)
Narrated by
Michael Ducarel
Accompanied by Martin Cousin (piano)
One CD with booklet including text of poem
Running time 74 minutes
by Rudyard Kipling
Ten of the twelve stories are read by Michael Ducarel
Two CDs
Running time 150 minutes
About Michael Ducarel
Michael Ducarel was a London partner with one of the leading international firms of Chartered Accountants which he gave up in 1985 to train as a singer. He became a principal bass with the New D’Oyly Carte Opera and has performed with various other opera groups around Britain. He has also worked in Belgium, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and the USA. Michael Ducarel has performed many bass roles including The Commendatore (Don Giovanni), Sarastro (The Magic Flute), Dr Bartolo (Marriage of Figaro), Ramfis (Aida), Pooh Bah (The Mikado), Sergeant of Police (Pirates of Penzance), Sergeant Willis (Iolanthe). He was the Nightwatchman in the first UK performance of Nielson’s Maskerade, and has recorded the titular role of The Mikado, and Mr Bennett in the musical Pride and Prejudice. He also worked in Music Hall at the famous Players’ Theatre and did many seasons of Pantomime.
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Date site was last updated:
06 February 2005