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Britten: Billy Budd

Captain Vere, an old man, is haunted by a moment in his life when he was tested and found wanting. Based on Herman Melville's novella of naval life in the late 18th Century, Benjamin Britten's 'Billy Budd' is a gripping reflection on good and evil, innocence and corruption.

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Britten: Billy Budd

Captain Vere, an old man, is haunted by a moment in his life when he was tested and found wanting. Based on Herman Melville's novella of naval life in the late 18th Century, Benjamin Britten's 'Billy Budd' is a gripping reflection on good and evil, innocence and corruption.

Orignal Language

en

Duration

175 minutes

Genre

Music

Status

Released

Release Data

2011-04-25

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Production Companies

Opus Arte, Glynbourne, The Monument Trust, BBC

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