Large, Brian
Large, Brian (b London, 1937). Eng. musicologist, pianist, writer, and TV producer. Worked at Prague Nat. Th. in 1960s. Specialist in Cz. mus.; author of books on Smetana, Martinů, and Cz. opera. Joined BBC, becoming chief opera prod. 1974. Videotaped Ring cycles at Bayreuth 1980 and 1991 and at NY Met 1990.
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