Britten: Peter Grimes
Synopsis
The Italian and international press were unanimous in their praise for "Peter Grimes" at La Scala, which revived the tradition of Britten's operas on the lyric stages of Italy. A top British cast was marshaled by the baton of Robin Ticciati. Richard Jones's production focuses on the fisherman as the outside in a brutal and brutalized 1980s society, cut off by mutual suspicion and misunderstanding: an unforgettable production of a 20th-century operatic masterpiece that never loses its power. Filmed in High Definition and recorded in true Surround Sound.
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John Graham-Hall
Peter Grimes
Susan Gritton
Ellen Orford
Christopher Purves
Captain Balstrode
Felicity Palmer
Auntie
Peter Hoare
Bob Boles
Daniel Okulitch
Swallow
Catherine Wyn-Rogers
Mrs. Sedley
Christopher Gillett
Rev. Horace Adams
George von Bergen
Ned Keene
Stephen Richardson
Hobson
Francesco Malvuccio
Boy
Ida Falk Winland
Niece
Simona Mihai
Niece
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrizia Carmine, Richard Jones
- Original Title
- Britten: Peter Grimes
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Production Studios
- Teatro alla Scala, Opus Arte, RAI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrizia Carmine, Richard Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Patrizia Carmine
Director
Richard Jones
Director
Stewart Laing
Costume Design
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What is Britten: Peter Grimes about?
The Italian and international press were unanimous in their praise for "Peter Grimes" at La Scala, which revived the tradition of Britten's operas on the lyric stages of Italy. A top British cast was marshaled by the baton of Robin Ticciati. Richard Jones's production focuses on the fisherman as the outside in a brutal and brutalized 1980s society, cut off by mutual suspicion and misunderstanding: an unforgettable production of a 20th-century operatic masterpiece that never loses its power. Filmed in High Definition and recorded in true Surround Sound.
Who directed Britten: Peter Grimes?
Britten: Peter Grimes was directed by Patrizia Carmine, Richard Jones.
Who stars in Britten: Peter Grimes?
The principal cast of Britten: Peter Grimes includes John Graham-Hall, Susan Gritton, Christopher Purves, Felicity Palmer, Peter Hoare.
When was Britten: Peter Grimes released and how long is it?
Britten: Peter Grimes was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 34m.