Title: Peter Grimes
Authors: Slater, Montagu, 1902-1956; Ventris, Christopher.; Magee, Emily.; Muff, Alfred.; Welser-Möst, Franz.; Pountney, David.; Raffelsberger, Ernst.; Nikiteanu, Liliana.; Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.; Opernhaus Zürich.; Orchester der Oper Zürich.; Clasart Films.; Felix Breisach Medienwerkstatt.; Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers.; EMI (Firm)
Publisher: EMI Classics,
Year: 2007
Subjects: Operas
Abstract: Opera of Benjamin Britten's "Peter Grimes," recorded at the Opernhaus Zurich. Set in a small village in England, the story relates fisherman Peter Grimes' inability to become a part of the community. Because his apprentice has been drowned at sea, he has incurred the wrath and distrust of the townspeople.