Event |
Curlew River
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Venue |
University of Adelaide, Bonython Hall, The University of Adelaide, SA |
Umbrella Event |
Adelaide Festival of Arts 1970 |
First Date |
7 March 1970 |
Opening Date |
7 March 1970 |
Last Date |
20 March 1970 |
Dates Estimated |
No |
Status |
Professional |
World Premiere |
No |
Description |
Using the qualities of austerity and slight musical accompaniment, chanting and a slowness of action, Britten brought the nature of Japanese Noh-drama to bear on Curlew River, setting it in the medieval atmosphere of a morality play. |
Description Source |
Programme |
Primary Genre |
Music Theatre
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Secondary Genre |
Opera
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Related Events |
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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 |
England
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Event Status |
Completed
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Data Source |
Source |
Description |
Programme |
Performing Arts Collection of South Australia |
Brochure |
Performing Arts Collection of South Australia |
Book |
Through the Opera Glass |
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Event Identifier
| 61606 |
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