In May last year BBC2 presented the world premiere of Benjamin Britten's television opera, commissioned by the BBC, to a libretto by Myfanwy Piper, based on the story by Henry James.

Boys of Wandsworth School
director of music Russell Burgess
English Chamber Orchestra
leader Kenneth Sillito
associate conductor Steuart Bedford
conducted by Benjamin Britten

"A landmark, enjoyable for itself and for the history of original music for television" (The Times)
"A work and production of high mastery" (Sunday Telegraph)
"Does TV opera exist? Yes, since yesterday!" (Expressen, Stockholm)
(Colour)