26-27 May 1952
Programme No. 1 (Operas and Ballets) for the 20th Season of the Exposition International des Artes held at various venues in Paris between 30 April and 1 June 1952. Britten Billy Budd was performed by Covent Garden Opera (conducted by Britten and with Pears as Captain Vere) on 26 and 27 May. The programme contains an introduction to the Festival, a schedule of events for the entire Season, a list of participants, programme notes on the works, photographs of performers, conductors and writers (including Herman Melville and Britten), production photographs, and various commercial advertisements.
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