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| Composer | Britten, Benjamin (1913-1976) |
| Period | Early 20th century |
| Year | 1945 |
| Work type | Opera / Oratorio |
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LeedsPeter Grimes
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Britten: Peter Grimes
Garry Walker; Phyllida Lloyd; Opera North; Anthony Ward; Paule Constable; Orchestra of Opera North
NottinghamPeter Grimes
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Britten: Peter Grimes
Garry Walker; Phyllida Lloyd; Opera North; Anthony Ward; Paule Constable; Orchestra of Opera North
SalfordPeter Grimes
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Britten: Peter Grimes
Garry Walker; Phyllida Lloyd; Opera North; Anthony Ward; Paule Constable; Orchestra of Opera North
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Great Britten: a fine Peter Grimes at La Scala
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La Scala presents a new production of Benjamin Britten’s masterpiece, with an excellent cast led by tenor Brandon Jovanovich.
Peter Grimes a raging, powerful, defiant start to the new ENO season
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English National Opera opens its new season with a revival of David Alden's masterly production.
Full fathom five: Peter Grimes at La Fenice
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Finally reaching the stage of the Venetian theatre, Benjamin Britten's first major opera meets with success thanks to Juraj Valčuha's conducting, Paul Curran's staging and an excellent cast.
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Inside the mind of Peter Grimes: Issachah Savage
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The American tenor talks about taking on Britten’s most archetypical tragic, flawed character, in a new production premiering at Dutch National Opera.
Bachtrack top ten: Benjamin Britten
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A tour of Britten, celebrating the finest works by the composer who launched the English operatic renaissance.
Top ten musical sunrises
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Rise and shine! Our editors Mark and Elisabeth offer a top ten playlist for your morning enjoyment...