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French Size for the Metropolitan Opera's premiere production of Benjamin Britten's final opera, Death in Venice.This historic United States premiere took place on Friday, October 18, 1974, featuring the original cast members from the world premiere, including tenor Peter Pears as Gustav von Aschenbach and John Shirley-Quirk in multiple roles as the Traveler.Here is a breakdown of the production details listed on the program:Production Creative Team Composer: Benjamin Britten Librettist: My fanwy Piper (adapting the novella by Thomas Mann)Conductor: Steuart Bedford Director: Colin Graham Choreographer: Sir Frederick Ashton (recreated by Faith Worth)Scenic Designer: John Piper Costume Designer: Charles Knode Lighting Designer: John B. Read Associate Designer: David Reppa Principal Cast & Performers Gustav von Aschenbach: Peter Pears The Traveller: John Shirley-QuirkThe Voice of Apollo: Andrea Velis The Polish Mother: Vicki Fisera Tadzio: Bryan Pitts Special Musical Preparation: Richard Woitach The billing also features the solo singers of the Metropolitan Opera Studio and a dedicated ensemble of solo dancers, specifying that a Knabe Piano was used exclusively for the performance. |
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