Billy Budd: Death in Venice & Owen Wingrave: Britten

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A collection of 3 superb works by Britten on 3 DVDs (single slip case).

Billy Budd – the important BBC recording. First broadcast in December 1966, this legendary film of Billy Budd – with a fully rigged warship, was one of the most ambitious television opera productions ever mounted. Peter Pears as Captain Vere. 158 minutes. Decca.

Death in Venice – the original DVD recording of Britten’s famous work, an opera in two Acts. Libretto by Myfanwy Piper. Recorded at the Teatro La Fenice di Venezia June 2008. 155 minutes.

Owen Wingrave – the important television opera. Libretto by Myfanwy Piper. Wingrave played by Benjamin Luxon. Broadcast 16th May 1971. Decca. The English Chamber Orchestra.