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Owen Wingrave
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(DVD - Code 2)
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When Britten started to work on Owen Wingravehe conceived the opera both for performance on stage and for TV production. In fact the first TV production of Owen Wingravewas broadcast in 1971, two years before the staged premiere at Covent Garden. This 2001 production, made for Channel 4 television, intriguingly telIs the drama of Owen, who refuses to follow a military career like his ancestors. The story, in which pacifism makes up the main theme, was written by Henry James, and the Iibretto adapted by Myfanwy Piper. The Canadian baritone geraId Finleystars as Owen with peter Savidge, HiIton marItonand josephine Barstow at his side. The production was directed by the award winning TV director margaret williams. Highly acclaimed conductor Kent nagano is the musical director of this performance featuring the deutsches Symphonie-Orchester BerIin. |
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