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Radio 3,27 Mar 2020,16 mins

Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes

Experience Classical

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Britten's first opera - the 1945 triumph Peter Grimes - is a grim tale of violence and destruction. This music (used to hide the set change sounds) also introduces another character: the sea! Composer: Benjamin Britten Performers: BBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Sakari Oramo Recording date: 12 July 2013 Date of broadcast: 12 July 2013

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