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Who Was Brunnhilde?Thursday 9 October 2003
Scottish Opera are currently performing Wagner's Ring Cycle at the Lowry in Salford.

Soprano Elizabeth Byrne is playing the role of Brunnhilde in the performance and talks about the character. Jenni is also joined by Dr Susan Rutherford; from Manchester University and author of Sirens, Songbirds and Superwomen; the female singer in 19th Century Opera.

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