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King Arthur, Z. 628, Act V: Fairest Isle, All Isles Excelling

Paul Esswood, Johann Sonnleitner & Charles Medlam

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AUSFÜHRENDE KÜNSTLER:INNEN

Paul Esswood

Countertenor

Johann Sonnleitner

Johann Sonnleitner

Cembalo

Charles Medlam

Gambe

KOMPOSITION UND LIEDTEXT

Henry Purcell

Komponist:in

John Dryden

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