Charles Mackerras, London Symphony Orchestra, Peter Pears - Britten: Billy Budd [2008/1966]
NTSC 4:3 (720x480) VBR | English (LinearPCM, 2 ch) | (Dolby AC3, 2 ch) | 7.74 Gb (DVD9) | 158 min
Classical | DECCA | Sub: English, Francais, Deutsch, Espanol
NTSC 4:3 (720x480) VBR | English (LinearPCM, 2 ch) | (Dolby AC3, 2 ch) | 7.74 Gb (DVD9) | 158 min
Classical | DECCA | Sub: English, Francais, Deutsch, Espanol
The first film of any Britten opera. The only version to star Peter Pears, who originated the role of Captain Vere. A cast of distinguished British singers, under the baton of a young Charles Mackerras.
"…immediately this black and white film starts there is a compelling intensity to this performance which is almost unsettling. Peter Pears was a definitive Edward Fairfax Vere, a role to which he is inextricably linked…The performance crackles with intensity with superb direction and an excellent production." (Penguin Guide)
Cast:
Edward Fairfax Vere - Peter Pears
Billy Budd - Peter Glossop
John Claggart - Michael Langdon
Mr Redburn - John Shirley-Quirk
Mr Flint - Bryan Drake
Lieutenant Ratcliffe - David Kelly
Red Whiskers - Kenneth MacDonald
Ambrosian Opera Chorus
London Symphony Orchestra
Conductor - Charles Mackerras