 Event |
The Turn of the Screw
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| Venue |
University of Adelaide, Union Hall, The University of 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 |
| Dataset |
AusStage |
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