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ALDEBURGH - FESTIVAL

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First broadcast performance of 0 THE PRODIGAL SON
A parable for church performance
Words by WILLIAM PLOMER
Music by Benjamin Britten in the production by the English Opera Group From Orford Church
Music under the direction of Benjamin Britten
Assisted by Viola TUNNARD
Produced by COLIN GRAHAM
See page 37
Further broadcasts on Radio .3 from the Aldeburgh Festival during the weekend: BBC Symphony Concert (Saturday, 6.0 p.m.. Third); Fit'e Centuries of Folk Music (Sunday, 3.0 p.m., Music)

Contributors

Unknown:
William Plomer
Music By:
Benjamin Britten
Unknown:
Benjamin Britten
Assisted By:
Viola Tunnard
Produced By:
Colin Graham
Source: Radio Times

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