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Benjamin Britten's five Canticles distil his immense talent as an opera composer into miniature musical jewels. Written between 1947 and 1974, the pieces span a large proportion of his composing life. All five Canticles are characterized by compressed musical forms, intense drama and a mood of spiritual elevation. This is the culmination of workshops in five contrasting homeless organisations in London throughout the autumn. The production has been created by the homeless, collaborating with a professional company. The project's purpose is to restore confidence and feelings of self-worth in homeless people by including them in an exciting, professional opera production and providing them with a vehicle in which to explore their creativity.

Creatives/Company

Music: Benjamin Britten
Company(s): Streetwise Opera, Tete a Tete Productions