Opera in two acts. Libretto by E.M. Forster and Eric Crozier, adapted from Herman Melville's Billy Budd. John Mark Ainsley (Captain Vere) ; Jacques Imbrailo (Billy Budd) ; Phillip Ens (Claggart) ; Matthew Rose (Mr. Flint) ; Richard Mosley-Evans (Bosun) ; John Moore (Donald) ; supporting soloists ; The Glyndebourne Chorus ; London Philharmonic Orchestra ; Mark Elder, conductor. Revised version of 1960. Recorded in performance at the Glyndebourne Festival, June 8 & 11, 2010, Glyndebourne Opera House. Special features include: cast gallery; Introducing Billy Budd; Designs on Billy Budd. Program notes and synopsis in English, German, and French (19 p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm.) in container.
Summary:
The story of the clash between the young, innocent sailor, Billy Budd, and his corrupt superior, Claggart.
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