The opera premiered in London in 1945. The new production of La Scala from October 18 to November 2, 2023 by Peter Grimes is directed by Robert Carsen.
The Package
Music trip to Milan for 3 days / 2 nights with an exclusive program. The highlight is a visit to the famous Teatro alla Scala on the second evening to experience a magnificent performance in a world-famous environment with global stars.
The 3-day city trip includes the hotel in your selected category, a gourmet dinner on the evening of the first day, a private walking tour of the city with a guide in your language, a visit to the La Scala Museum, premium tickets for the selected event at the Teatro alla Scala, and an aperitif before the performance. The schedule and program have been well accepted by our clients and we receive many compliments. However, should you wish to adjust the program, to maybe have a different private sightseeing tour or rather spend the day shopping, add an excursion to Lago di Como, an excursion to Cremona to the Stradivari Museum, then please let us know. The itinerary can be customized to your needs.
The Story
The opera Peter Grimes was composed by Benjamin Britten. It is set on the harsh east coast of England around 1830, where storms made life a daily struggle for fishermen.
The opera Peter Grimes consists of a prologue and three acts. Montagu Slater’s libretto is based on the character of Peter Grimes in George Crabbe’s book The Borough.
The fisherman Grimes is suspected by the people of murdering his apprentice. When Peter Grimes takes on a new apprentice despite warnings and he dies in an accident, the angry crowd swears revenge on Peter Grimes. When a boat sinks at sea, the people are content.
The Artists
Teatro alla Scala Production
Opera in a prologue and three acts
Libretto by Montagu Slater
Teatro alla Scala New Production
Teatro alla Scala Orchestra and Chorus
Conductor • Simone Young
Staging • Robert Carsen
Sets and costumes • Gideon Davey
Lights • Robert Carsen e Peter van Praet
Dramaturgy • Ian Burton
CAST
Peter Grimes • Brandon Jovanovich
Ellen Orford • Nicole Car
Balstrode • Ólafur Sigurdarson
Auntie • Margaret Plummer
Bob Boles • Michael Colvin
Swallow • Peter Rose
Mrs. Sedley • Natascha Petrinsky
Rev. Horace Adams • Benjamin Hulett
Ned Keene • Leigh Melrose
Hobson • William Thomas
Performance Dates Peter Grimes at the Teatro alla Scala 2023
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