Britten
Original Air Date: 12/14/1974
Bedford; Pears, Shirley Quirk, Velis
MOD Audio SID.19270212
The Met saw the USA premiere of Britten’s Death in Venice and for the Met debut of Peter Pears. His only other role at the Met was Captain Vere in Billy Budd four years later; fortunately both of Pears’ roles are on MOoD. I always enjoy returning to Billy Budd, but I find Death in Venice a hard sit despite all the talent involved.
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