Tag Archives: Christopher Gillett

Billy Budd finally drops anchor again at The Royal Opera

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Mark Pullinger

Britten: Billy Budd Royal Opera, 23rd April 2019 It was time Billy came home. The Flying Dutchman puts in to shore every seven years, but the HMS Indomitable hasn’t dropped anchor at Covent Garden in nearly two decades. The Royal … Continue reading →

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Round Britten: the operas on disc

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Mark Pullinger

Last week, I finally got my hands on the new 50 pence piece the Royal Mint issued to commemorate Britten’s centenary, inscribed with lyrics from his ‘Serenade for tenor, horn and strings’. It’s appearance in my sticky paws is nearly … Continue reading →

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Stunning Peter Grimes on Aldeburgh Beach

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Mark Pullinger

Britten: Peter Grimes ***** Aldeburgh Beach, 19th June 2013 For a nation frequently used to summers which last a mere fortnight (sometimes located in April) we’re awfully keen on staging performances in the great outdoors, be it theatre in Regents … Continue reading →

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