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'''The Prodigal Son''' (1968) is an opera by [[Benjamin Britten]] (mus.) and [[William Plomer]] (libr.).   
'''The Prodigal Son''' (1968) is an [[opera]], set to [[music]] by [[Benjamin Britten]].
 
~ Original libretto by [[William Plomer]], after the [[Gospel of Luke]].   


==Abstract==
==Abstract==


==Editions, performances==
==Editions==
 
==Performance history==


Premiered in Suffolk [England]: Oxford Church, 10 June 1968.
Premiered in Suffolk [England]: Oxford Church, 10 June 1968.
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====Audio Recordings====
====Audio Recordings====


*Conductor Simon Halsey - 1998(LI) Orchestra - City of Birmingham Touring Opera
1 1969(STU) - Britten Benjamin - English Opera Group*
 
2 1998(LI) - Halsey Simon - City of Birmingham Touring Opera*


==External links==
==External links==


* [http://www.operadis-opera-discography.org.uk/CLBRPROD.HTM Discography]




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Latest revision as of 14:10, 23 May 2017

The Prodigal Son (1968) is an opera, set to music by Benjamin Britten.

~ Original libretto by William Plomer, after the Gospel of Luke.

Abstract

Editions

Performance history

Premiered in Suffolk [England]: Oxford Church, 10 June 1968.

Audio Recordings

1 1969(STU) - Britten Benjamin - English Opera Group*

2 1998(LI) - Halsey Simon - City of Birmingham Touring Opera*

External links