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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.

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Music: Benjamin Britten

Archive listings for The Canticles

Work type: Opera or Operetta.

T730761241

In a production marking 100 years since Britten's birth, the five Canticles are brought together in one sequenceProducer Royal Opera House. Director Neil Bartlett. Lighting Paule Constable. Performer Ian Bostridge (tenor). Performer Julius Drake (piano). Performer Iestyn Davies (countertenor). Performer Benedict Nelson (baritone). Performer Richard Watkins (horn). Performer Sally Pryce (harp).
10 Jul 13 to 12 Jul 13Royal Opera House, West End :: V377
listing details L1946029944

T01699882947

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.Company Streetwise Opera. Company Tete a Tete Productions.
13 Nov 01 to 15 Nov 01Royal Opera House, West End :: V377
listing details L1679442743

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