Billy Budd: Behind the Scenes

In this mini-feature Director Michael Grandage, Designer Christopher Oram and Lighting Designer Paule Constable describe the conception of the highly realised setting for the 2010 Glyndebourne production of Billy Budd. This video features exclusive footage from rehearsals shot at Glyndebourne in May 2010.

Find out more about Billy Budd at www.glyndebourne.com

© Glyndebourne Productions 2010
Produced by Karen McCallion and Simon Yapp

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[Sieglinde84]

Amazing set and costumes. Please, make a dvd too! It's worth it.

[Glyndebourne]

@Sieglinde84 Thanks for the comment. We're pleased to confirm that Billy Budd is indeed being filmed for DVD release (release date TBC) If you can't wait it is also being screened in London as part of 'Glyndebourne at Somerset House':on Friday 20 August 2010. See more on our website.

[RichardASalisbury1]

I guess I'll have to buy this DVD. I "discovered" Britten in in 1975, and "Billy Budd" not long after. Tho' I've been listening compulsively to classical music for 67 years now (since age 2) I've never become a big fan of opera. But this one took me at once. I own 2 recordings--1 of the original 4-act version--& have seen it live twice. It remains one of the most moving musical utterances I've ever heard. This appears to be a fabulous production.

[birikein]

Yeah, wonderful set and costumes. Please, more!! :D