Swan theatre, Stratford-upon-AvonMark Ravenhill's reimagining of the duo's work on Gloriana exposes imbalances in the partnership but ultimately is a tragedy of thwarted ambition In 1952, Benjamin Britten was commissioned to write a "national opera" for Queen Elizabeth's coronation in just nine months. He enlisted Imogen Holst " Gustav's daughter " as his musical assistant and they worked on Gloriana, which garnered …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:54PM on March 1, 2024