The Prodigal Son (1968 Britten / Plomer), opera (music & libretto)

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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, performances

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*

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