I remember seeing the first night of this production - Britten himself was there and he was the first living composer I had ever seen. I was about 15 at the time and had no interest in opera whatsoever - it all changed that night - and now I have had over 30 years working in opera. So, thank you, Gloriana
This is brilliant - so good to see it again! I saw it at Sadlers Wells when I was at school, and later twice at the Coliseum. It's grown to be one of my favourite Britten operas.The scene at the end of Act 1, when Elizabeth is alone and prays is just so incredibly powerful and moving! Nothing in more recent opera remotely compares to what Britten could achieve. Thanks for posting this.
I remember seeing the first night of this production - Britten himself was there and he was the first living composer I had ever seen. I was about 15 at the time and had no interest in opera whatsoever - it all changed that night - and now I have had over 30 years working in opera. So, thank you, Gloriana
Pierlover 1 year ago
This is brilliant - so good to see it again! I saw it at Sadlers Wells when I was at school, and later twice at the Coliseum. It's grown to be one of my favourite Britten operas.The scene at the end of Act 1, when Elizabeth is alone and prays is just so incredibly powerful and moving! Nothing in more recent opera remotely compares to what Britten could achieve. Thanks for posting this.
lahgbr 2 years ago
oh my, the entire production! thank you so much! looove this!
rakewell2 2 years ago
Well, not quite the whole lot but a goodly portion - and I've still got to get to grips with the last act!
cheffings 2 years ago