 Event |
The Prodigal Son
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| Venue |
University of Adelaide, Bonython Hall, The University of Adelaide, SA |
| Umbrella Event |
Adelaide Festival of Arts 1970 |
| First Date |
11 March 1970 |
| Opening Date |
11 March 1970 |
| Last Date |
21 March 1970 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Part of a Tour |
Yes |
| Description |
The development beyond the Japanese limits seen in "Curlew River" and "The Burning Fiery Furnace" is fuller, notably in the use of the chorus, but the plot, the tone of the music itself and the production make clear the influence of the East on Benjamin Britten. |
| Description Source |
Programme |
| Primary Genre |
Music Theatre
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| Secondary Genre |
Opera
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| Related Events |
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Resources |
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| Works |
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| Text Nationality |
England
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| Production Nationality |
England
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Source |
| Source |
Description |
| Programme |
Performing Arts Collection of South Australia |
| Brochure |
Performing Arts Collection of South Australia |
| Book |
Through the Opera Glass |
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| Event Identifier |
61608 |
| Dataset |
AusStage |
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