Ben and Imo review " Britten and Holst's collaboration slides into cruelty
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 …
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