| Description |
1 videodisc (142 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.. |
| Series |
The Britten-Pears collection |
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Britten-Pears Collection.
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| System Details |
DVD, all regions; Dolby digital enhanced mono.; LPCM mono. |
| Note |
Television adaptation of Britten's opera. |
| Performer |
Peter Pears, Heather Harper, Bryan Drake, Elizabeth Bainbridge, Ann Robson, Owen Brannigan, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra. |
| Credits |
Producer, John Culshaw ; director, Brian Large. |
| Event |
Recorded at Snape Maltings, Feb. 24-28, 1969; first broadcast on BBC Two, Nov. 2, 1969. |
| Summary |
Fisherman Peter Grimes is ostracized following the death of his apprentice. Despite the friendship of the schoolteacher Ellen Orford, Grimes is pursued by the village, finally descending into madness and inevitable tragedy. |
| Language |
Sung in English with optional subtitles in English, French, German and Spanish. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Operas.
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| Genre/Form |
Televised operas.
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| Added Author |
Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.
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Slater, Montagu, 1902-1956. Librettist.
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Pears, Peter, 1910-1986. Performer.
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Harper, Heather. Performer.
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Drake, Bryan, 1925-2001. Performer.
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Bainbridge, Elizabeth. Performer.
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Robson, Ann. Performer.
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Brannigan, Owen. Performer.
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Cross, Joan.
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Culshaw, John. Producer.
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Large, Brian. Director.
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Ambrosian Opera Chorus. Performer.
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London Symphony Orchestra. Performer.
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Decca Record Company.
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BBC Two (Television station : London, England)
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| Standard No. |
044007432617 |
| Music No. |
074 3261 Decca |
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