Philip Brett
Benjamin Britten: Peter Grimes
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521297165
- author:
- Philip Brett
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1983
- Pages:
- 232
- Genre:
- Music
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Britten's Peter Grimes is an opera that has secured its place in the repertory since its premiere in 1945. Its origins lie in the United States, where Britten and his friend spent time from 1939-42.
The idea for the work came after reading an essay by E.M. Forster on the Suffolk poet George Crabbe, which sparked a collaboration between Britten and his friend to develop the plot inspired by Crabbe's poem, The Borough.
This book provides a detailed history of the opera, including essays by Forster, annotated interviews, and analyses of the work's stage presentation and critical reception. It offers a comprehensive understanding of Peter Grimes' creation and its enduring significance in operatic history.
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