Britten: Albert Herring (DVD)

Composer: Benjamin Britten
Artists: John Graham-Hall, Patricia Johnson, Alan Opie, Felicity Palmer, Jean Rigby, Elizabeth Gale, Derek Hammond-Stroud, Alexander Oliver, Richard Van Allan, Patricia Kern, Maria Bovino, Bernadette Lord, Richard Peachey, The Glyndebourne Chorus, Soloists of the London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Bernard Haitink
Director: Peter Hall
Video Format: NTSC 4:3
Sound Format: Dolby Digital
Region: All Regions
Language: English
Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese
Number of Discs: 1
Studio: Opus Arte
Release Date: July 28, 2023
Run Time: 145 minutes

Benjamin Britten’s comic opera, which is gently laced with moments of farce, is a jocular parody on life in East Suffolk at the turn of the 20th century. Albert Herring is a quaint, nostalgic journey to a bygone England, and the journey has come full circle back to Glyndebourne where this piece was premiered in 1947. The ensuing antics are brilliantly characterized by a strong British cast in this production, which is infused with freshness and limitless charm. Expertly conducted by Bernard Haitink, this archive recording showcases some of Britain’s finest singers in this landmark production by Peter Hall.

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