| Description |
1 videodisc (155 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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stereo |
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Dolby |
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NTSC |
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video file |
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DVD video |
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region 1 |
| System Details |
DVD; NTSC; region 1; picture: full screen 4:3; soundtrack Dolby digital stereo. |
| Note |
Opera in a prolog and three acts; libretto by Montagu Slater, after the poem by George Crabbe. |
| Credits |
Designers, Timothy O'Brien, Tazeena Firth ; directed for video by John Vernon. |
| Performer |
Jon Vickers (Peter Grimes) ; Heather Harper (Ellen Orford) ; Norman Bailey (Captain Balstrode) ; supporting soloists ; Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House ; Colin Davis, conductor. |
| Event |
Recorded at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden on June 30, 1981. |
| Summary |
In a small village in England, Peter Grimes is unable to become a part of the community. Because his apprentice drowned at sea, he has incurred the wrath and distrust of the townspeople. |
| Language |
Sung in English with optional subtitles in English, German and Spanish. |
| Genre/Form |
Operas.
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Operas.
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Television programs.
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Television programs.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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| Added Author |
Slater, Montagu, 1902-1956, librettist.
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Harper, Heather, performer.
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Vickers, Jon, performer.
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Bailey, Norman, 1933-2021, performer.
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Davis, Colin, 1927-2013, conductor.
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Vernon, John, 1927- director.
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Moshinsky, Elijah, producer.
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O'Brien, Timothy, 1929-
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Firth, Tazeena.
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Crabbe, George, 1754-1832.
Peter Grimes.
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Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976.
Peter Grimes.
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Royal Opera House (London, England), performer.
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British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service.
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NVC Arts (Firm)
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Kultur International Films.
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| ISBN |
0769722555 |
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9780769722559 |
| Standard No. |
032031225596 |
| Music No. |
D2255 Kultur |
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