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Ep. 177: Opera in England Part II

Ep. 177: Opera in England Part II

Known for operatic works such as Peter Grimes, Tu…

Met Opera Guild Podcast

April 28, 202155m 43s

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Show Notes

Known for operatic works such as Peter Grimes, Turn of the Screw, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Benjamin Britten drastically modernized opera in England, evolving it to become incredibly important in the operatic canon. Today on the Metropolitan Opera Guild podcast, lecturer Dr. Naomi Perley will explore why the works of Benjamin Britten have had such tremendous popularity.