Britten: Billy Budd / Mackerras, Pears, Glossop [DVD]

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Album Summary

Performers

• Robert Tear (Tenor)
• Benjamin Luxon (Bass)
• Peter Pears (Tenor)
• Michael Langdon (Bass)
• Peter Glossop (Baritone)
• John Shirley-Quirk (Baritone)

Conductor

• Mackerras, Charles, Sir

Ensemble

• London Symphony Orchestra

Composer

• Benjamin Britten (1913 - 1976)

Notes & Reviews:

This recording was the first film of any Britten opera and is the only version to star Peter Pears, who originated the role of Captain Vere. The cast of distinguished British singers is under the baton of a young Charles Mackerras.

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Picture Format: NTSC, Color
Country of Origin: USA

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Works Details

Britten, Benjamin : Billy Budd, Op. 50

• Performers: Robert Tear (Tenor); Benjamin Luxon (Bass); Peter Pears (Tenor); Michael Langdon (Bass); Peter Glossop (Baritone); John Shirley-Quirk (Baritone)
• Conductor: Charles Mackerras
• Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra
• Running Time: 158 min. sec.
• Period Time: Modern
• Form: Opera/Operetta
• Written: 1951/1960