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Benjamin Britten's opera 'Peter Grimes' which tells the story of Peter Grimes and his relationship with the inhabitants of a small fishing village on the coast of eastern England in 1830. With words by Montagu Slater. Conducted by Colin Davis. Sung in English. Read more

Starring Royal Opera Chorus, Royal Opera House Orchestra, Jon Vickers, Heather Harper
Director Elijah Moshinsky
Genres Music/Musical

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Peter Grimes

Benjamin Britten's opera 'Peter Grimes' which tells the story of Peter Grimes and his relationship with the inhabitants of a small fishing village on the coast of eastern England in 1830. With words by Montagu Slater. Conducted by Colin Davis. Sung in English.

Starring Royal Opera Chorus, Royal Opera House Orchestra, Jon Vickers, Heather Harper, Norman Bailey
Director Elijah Moshinsky
Studio TELDEC VIDEO (WARNER CLASSICS)
Run time DVD: 2 hrs 40 mins
Certificate Certificate Ex
Genres Music/Musical
Language DVD: English
Subtitles DVD: English, German, Spanish
Released DVD: 22 Sep 2003
Format DVD

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    Rated - 5 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    Britten's best

    Thoroughly enjoyed this opera. The orchestration depicting sea and storm in the interludes is excellent,and the singing and singers through out ,likewise.The staging, complete with ships excetra, could not have been bettered. In spite of its age, this can be heartly recommended for both fans of Britten, and those who are not sure they will enjoy his operas or not.

      • Robert Smith from Ashby de la Zouch, Leics.
      • Posted 06 May 2007 11:12

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  • Rated - 5 stars

    Live opera

    A magnificent production very well filmed, this kept us watching well beyond bedtime. It benefited from a real sense of being in a live opera house. Some scenes rather dark, but intensely watchable, bravura performances, and the momentum of the plot, made this a very memorable musical and dramatic experience.

      • A customer from London, England
      • Posted 13 Jan 2008 12:37

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