Britten Thematic Catalogue - BTC1040 - BILLY BUDD

BTC1040 BILLY BUDD

An opera in four acts, op. 50

(see also main work record)

Date: 1 Dec 1951 >>
Location: Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London
Type of performance: Staged performance

World Premiere
Complete Performance

Performers and other details:
Peter Pears Captain Vere, Theodor Uppman Billy Budd, Frederick Dalbert John Claggart, Hervey Alan Mr Redburn, Geraint Evans Mr Flint, Michael Langdon Lieutenant Ratcliffe, Anthony Marlowe Red Whiskers, Bryan Drake Donald, Inia Te Wiata Dansker, William McAlpine Novice, David Tree Squeak, Ronald Lewis Bosun, Rhydderch Davids First Mate, Hubert Littlewood Second Mate, Emlyn Jones Cabin Boy, Covent Garden Opera Chorus, Covent Garden orchestra

Basil Coleman prod, John Piper design, Douglas Robinson chorus master, Benjamin Britten cond

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