On This Island

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Event On This Island
Venue Wilton's Music Hall, London, England
First Date 28 August 2008
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Transition mark the end of another British summer with a staged performance of some of Britten's most stunning songs, including his first collection for voice and piano, On This Island, set to poems by WH Auden.
Description Source Website
Primary Genre Music
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Benjamin Britten Composer
Netia Jones Designer
Netia Jones Director
Andrew Staples Singer, Tenor
Text Nationality England
Production Nationality England
Further Information Performed by the sought-after young tenor Andrew Staples, with Transition's signature live video and film by Netia Jones.
Event Status Completed
Event Identifier 130842