27 Apr-20 May 1983
Works performed:
Britten: The Prodigal Son; Britten: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Venue:
Cathedral of St. John the Divine; Lillie Blake Theatre, New York
Performers:
Orpheus Chamber Ensemble and Combined Cathedral Choirs (The Prodigal Son); Opera Ensemble of New York (A Midsummer Night's Dream); Jeffrey Dooley (Oberon); Karen Beardsley (Titania)
Further information:
Festival Programme for largest British Arts festival outside of the UK including art, film, music, and auctions. Programme includes a Calendar of Events and post card from the Liverpool Music Library which reads 'Pam/Anne, 2 gifts from DM. Ball the opera magazine has good article by Leighton Kerner on BB's operas as done in NY. Britain Salutes NY 1983 is the prog. Of the general festival of which Ball is a part (MSND was given as part of the festival).' The Prodigal Son performed 27, 29 and 30 April, and 1 May at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. A Midsummer Night's Dream performed 6, 11, 13, 18, and 20 May at the Lillie Blake Theatre.
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Archive
https://www.bpacatalogue.org/archive/PG-1983-0427
