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Transfer and restoration by Bob VarneyBritten: The Turn of the Screw (1954)

Benjamin Britten: The Turn of the Screw. An opera in two acts. Jennifer Vyvyan, Joan Cross, Peter Pears. The English Opera Group Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Britten. Recorded in 1954 in mono. This was the first recording of this work and it remains the gold standard by which all other recorded performances are measured. Restored from the original LP: London XLL 1207-8.


This audio is part of the collection: 78 RPMs & Cylinder Recordings

Artist/Composer: Transfer and restoration by Bob Varney
Date: 1954
Keywords: Britten; Turn of the Screw; Pears

Creative Commons license: Public Domain

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Reviewer: Bigmalc - - August 2, 2010
Subject: The original and best
Considering its age, this is a very good recording of a (then) newly composed opera. This is a good introduction to Britten, although to get the most from it, you should get familiar with the story first. Good clear singing from the cast. The full credits:- Prologue and Quint- Peter Pears, Governess- Jennifer Vyvyan, Miles- David Hemmings, Flora- Olive Dyer, Mrs.Grose- Joan Cross, Miss Jesser- Arda Mandikian, English Opera group, conducted by Benjamin Britten.