Britten: Death in Venice

Britten: Death in Venice

Death in Venice is arguably Benjamin Britten's most heartrending and personal Opera. Composed relatively late in his life and under very dire conditions (he put off major surgery to finish it) Britten at the time clearly must have identified with the psychological and emotional dilemma of Mann's main character Aschenbach given the scores many intensely inspired moments. As usual, Britten wrote the main role with his longstanding companion tenor Peter Pears in mind whose definitive performance here will surprise no one. If you've enjoyed Britten's more familiar Operas such as Peter Grimes and Billy Budd, Death in Venice is the sensible next step.
Country USA
Brand LONDON
Manufacturer London / Decca
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 028942566927
Model 028942566927
ReleaseDate 1990-02-07
UnitCount 2
Format Import
UPCs 028942566927
EANs 0028942566927

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