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The Operas of Britten

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The second of two operas inspired by the stories of HENRY JAMES
Owen Wingrave
Opera in two acts
Libretto by MYFANWY PIPER
WANDSWORTH SCHOOL BOYS' CHOIR
ENGLISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA conducted by the COMPOSER (gramophone records)
The action takes place during the late 19th century at Para-more, the Wingrave family seat; at the Coyles' establishment in Bayswater; at Miss Wingrave's lodgings; and in Hyde Park Act 1

Contributors

Stories Of:
Henry James
Stories Of:
Owen Wingrave
Unknown:
Myfanwy Piper
Source: Radio Times

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