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'''The Prodigal Son''' (1968) is an opera by [[Benjamin Britten]] | '''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 | ==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==== | ||
* | 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*