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Royal Opera Chorus. Peter Grimes was the work that established Benjamin Britten as a major musical force when it was first performed in 1945. It is now universally acknowledged as one of the twentieth century's finest operas. In this performance Canadian tenor Jon Vickers - internationally acclaimed for his portrayal of Grimes - heads a cast that gives vivid life to this masterpiece.
Original Release
01/01/1981
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jon Vickers | Peter Grimes |
| Norman Bailey | Capt. Balstrode |
| Heather Harper | Ellen Orford |
| John Tomlinson | Hobson |
| Forbes Robinson | Swallow |
| John Laningan | The Rector |
| John Dobson | Bob Boles |
| Elizabeth Bainbridge | Auntie |
| Anne Pashley | Nieces |
| Marilyn Hill Smith | Nieces |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jon Vickers | Peter Grimes |
| Norman Bailey | Capt. Balstrode |
| Heather Harper | Ellen Orford |
| John Tomlinson | Hobson |
| Forbes Robinson | Swallow |
| John Laningan | The Rector |
| John Dobson | Bob Boles |
| Elizabeth Bainbridge | Auntie |
| Anne Pashley | Nieces |
| Marilyn Hill Smith | Nieces |
| Patricia Payne | Mrs. Sedley |
| Philip Gelling | Ned Keene |
| Ignatius McFaydyen | Dr. Crabbe |
| Colin Davis | Self - Conductor |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Humphrey Burton | Executive Producer |
