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The Real History of Opera

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Huw Edwards uncovers the real-life history behind the scenes of six favourite operas.
5: Peter Grimes. At its 1945 premiere Benjamin Britten 's most famous opera was a sensation. The re-opening of Sadler's Wells theatre was a crucial morale booster afterthe war, and Britten was feted. But the opera hides many messages, not all of them welcome to the British establishment.
Producer Martin Smith (R)

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Huw Edwards
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Peter Grimes.
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Benjamin Britten
Producer:
Martin Smith
Source: Radio Times

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