| Description |
2 videodiscs (approximately 200 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD-9; soundtracks in DTS 5.1 digital surround, LPCM stereo.; aspect ratio 16:9, anamorphic; all regions; NTSC. |
| Note |
Opera in two acts. |
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Libretto by E.M. Forster and Eric Crozier, adapted from Herman Melville's Billy Budd |
| Cast |
John Mark Ainsley, Jacques Imbrailo, Phillip Ens, Matthew Rose, Richard Mosley-Evans, John Moore ; supporting soloists ; The Glyndebourne Chorus ; London Philharmonic Orchestra ; Mark Elder, conductor. |
| Event |
Recorded in performance at the Glyndebourne Festival, June 8 & 11, 2010, Glyndebourne Opera House. |
| Credits |
Director, Michael Grandage ; designer, Christopher Oram ; lighting designer, Paule Constable ; movement director, Tom Roden ; TV director, François Roussillon. |
| Note |
Special features: Cast gallery; Introducing Billy Budd; Designs on Billy Budd. |
| Summary |
The story of the clash between the young, innocent sailor, Billy Budd, and his corrupt superior, Claggart. |
| Audience |
Nor ated. |
| Language |
Sung in English with optional subtitles in French, German or Spanish. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Operas.
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Sailors -- Drama.
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Seafaring life -- Drama.
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| Added Author |
Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.
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Melville, Herman, 1819-1891.
Billy Budd.
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Forster, E. M. (Edward Morgan), 1879-1970. Librettist.
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Crozier, Eric. Librettist.
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Ainsley, John Mark. Performer.
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Imbrailo, Jacques. Performer.
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Ens, Phillip. Performer.
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Rose, Matthew (Bass) Performer.
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Mosley-Evans, Richard. Performer.
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Moore, John, (John Michael), 1981- Performer.
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Elder, Mark, 1947- Conductor.
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Grandage, Michael.
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Oram, Christopher.
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Constable, Paule.
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Roden, Tom.
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Roussillon, François.
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Glyndebourne Festival Chorus. Performer.
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London Philharmonic Orchestra. Performer.
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| Standard No. |
809478010517 |
| Music No. |
OA 1051 D Opus Arte |
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