Event |
The Turn of the Screw
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Venue |
Union Hall, Adelaide, SA |
First Date |
17 October 1960 |
Opening Date |
17 October 1960 |
Last Date |
22 October 1960 |
Dates Estimated |
No |
Status |
Professional |
World Premiere |
No |
Description |
"The story of a governess sent to take charge of two children at a country house. She is delighted with her situation until she becomes aware of some other presence watching her."
The opera, The Turn of the Screw was composed by Benjamin Britten, a well known Brittish composer, based on the novel by Henry James. |
Description Source |
Programme |
Primary Genre |
Music Theatre
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Secondary Genre |
Opera
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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 |
Australia
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Further Information |
Australian premiere.
The musicians in the Intimate Opera Group Chamber Orchestra for this production are listed with their instruments in the programme.
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Event Status |
Completed
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Data Source |
Source |
Description |
Book |
Through the Opera Glass |
Programme |
University of Adelaide BSL, Special Collections, Theatre Collection |
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Event Identifier
| 73130 |
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