Peter Grimes encapsulates many of the themes that preoccupy Britten's dramatic works - the ... more
vulnerability of innocence, the abuse of power and the susceptibility of the outsider to the pressures of society.Not since Peter Pears recording, with Britten, at Covent Garden have we been treated to the pressures of society.Director Tim Albery approaches this music theatre with great sensitivity, allowing both the music and the vocal line their individual space to unfold.. David Atherton and the orchestra of the ENO, clearly understand how to drive the music's expressive power.
Part of the Britten-Pears DVD Collection. This DVD collection features four historically ... more
and musically significant films from the BBC archives of works and performances by Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears one of the greatest English tenors and Britten's long-term partner and artistic inspiration. None of the films have been available before on any home video format. First-ever audio-visual recording of Peter Grimes Britten's first great operatic success. The only film recording of Peter Grimes featuring Peter Pears in the title role and conducted by the composer. The production was mounted by the celebrated Decca producer John Culshaw following his move to the BBC. The 1969 studio colour film was staged by the great British soprano Joan Cross. Cross was closely associated with the operas of Britten and had created the role of Ellen Orford at the premiere of Peter Grimes in 1945. Fabulous cast of British opera greats from the period including Heather Harper as Ellen Orford Elizabeth Bainbridge and Robert Tear. Tracklist: 1. Peter Grimes! 2. Peter Grimes I here advise you! 3. The truth...the pity... 4. Interlude I: On the beach 5. Oh hang at open doors 6. Hi! give us a hand 7. The carter goes from pub to pub 8. Look the storm cone! 9. Interlude II: The Storm 10. Past time to close! 11. Get the brandy Aunt! 12. Old Joe has gone fishing 13. The bridge is down we half swam over 14. Interlude III: Sunday morning by the beach 15. Glitter of waves 16. Child you're not too young to know 17. Fool to let it come to this! 18. We planned that their lives 19. Swallow! Shall we go 20. From the gutter 21. Interlude IV: Passacaglia 22. Go there! 23. Peter Grimes! Nobody here? 24. Interlude V: Evening 25. Assign your prettiness to me 26. Is the boat in? 27. Mr.Swallow! 28. Interlude VI: Fog 29. Grimes! Grimes! 30. To those who pass the Borough 31. Britten: Peter Grimes - Closing Credits
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Advantages: Funny family chap Disadvantages: No celeb stuff
The book, like the retro comic in question, is a simple and honest read. No long words or pretentious reasoning, just one man telling his story. They say you should only write what you know, and that is exactly what Peter has done here, quite literally! Everything he ever did, however mundane, seems to have ended up in this book, and for that reason alone I don?t think this will appeal to all, especially as he doesn?t include his rise to fame and celebrity, the reason why most people would spend a preposterous £18.95 on it, the autobiography abruptly coming to halt just as we get going.
Maybe its part one of his autobiography. Who knows? Maybe he feels guilty about his fame and fortune and by telling more funny stories on his homely normal life is enough for the Jolly Bolton boy for now, working class guilt getting the better of him ...
Advantages: Easy watching, some good acting and great vocal performances Disadvantages: Acting from some of the cast is a bit over-the-top
This is one of those films that nobody else seems to have heard of and - up until a few years ago - neither had I. Indeed, I have my passion for 1980s pop music to thank for my knowledge that this film even exists. For reasons I don't even remember, I came across a website listing the lyrics to Tears For Fears' mid-eighties hit Everybody Wants To Rule The World and whichever page I viewed mentioned a variety of films, TV programmes and albums that the song featured in. One of these was Peter's Friends . . . so I admit it, I first watched this film because one of my favourite songs was part of the soundtrack! (I can sometimes be a bit more shallow than other people believe . . . actually there are quite a few 1970s/1980s songs in here, which I think suits the mood of the film.)
In a way, I find it surprising that Peter's Friends seems to ...
Advantages: Lots of special features and a great movie Disadvantages: ....... None really
Peter Pan 2-Disc Special Edition
Adapted from the stage play of Sir James Barrie comes Walt Disney's masterpiece Peter Pan. This timeless classic is sprinkled with the magic of Disney, capturing the essence of Barrie's original screenplay.
As a two-disc special edition, the film has been digitally restored with enhanced picture and sound. It is bursting with special features from the Disney archive.
Peter Pan was a story that Walt Disney himself held close to his heart, so much so that it took almost two decades putting the finishing touches to the film. With so much effort put into it, there is no surprise that this Disney Classic has remained a prominent favourite for over 50 years.
Peter Pan is full of adventure, interesting characters, music, laughs, faith, trust and of course pixie dust!
The traditional story of Peter ...
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