Performing Britten

Peter Grimes

Sunday 25 February 2007 15:00-16:00 (Radio 3)

Series focusing on the operas of Benjamin Britten. John Evans talks to singers, conductors and directors about performances and recordings with which they are closely associated, and about the problems and pleasures of performing Britten.

Tenor Philip Langridge talks about tackling one of Britten's most famous operatic roles, the tormented Suffolk fisherman Peter Grimes.

Duration:

1 hour

Performing Britten

Episode and Playlist Information

• 25 Mar 07 Gloriana
• 18 Mar 07 Billy Budd
• 11 Mar 07 Albert Herring
• 4 Mar 07 The Rape of Lucretia
• 25 Feb 07 Peter Grimes
• 18 Feb 07 Paul Bunyan