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The Beggars Opera, Aldeburgh Festival 1963



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The Beggars Opera, Aldeburgh Festival 1963

English Opera Group production of The Beggars Opera (John Gay, in Brittens realization) at the Jubilee Hall, Aldeburgh, 20 June 1963. Act III, near end; at Newgate Gaol. Macheath (Peter Pears) centre background; left of lower steps, Lockit (Bryan Drake) and Lucy (Heather Harper); in right foreground Polly (Janet Baker) is restrained by Mrs Peachum (Anna Pollak) and Peachum (Harold Blackburn) Date: 1963

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1963 Aldeburgh Anna Baker Benjamin Blackburn Britten Bryan Drake Festival Harold Harper Heather Janet Opera Pears Peter Pollack


A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print

Experience the magic of opera history with our exquisite Fine Art Print of The Beggars Opera by Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image captures the English Opera Group's production of John Gay's classic opera, brilliantly realized by Benjamin Britten, during the Aldeburgh Festival in 1963. Set at Newgate Gaol, this powerful scene from Act III transports you back in time, offering a glimpse into the rich heritage of opera. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring a touch of timeless artistry into your home or office.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 40.7cm (23.4" x 16")

Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.


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This photograph captures a pivotal moment from the English Opera Group's production of Benjamin Britten's realization of John Gay's classic opera, "The Beggars Opera," during the Aldeburgh Festival of 1963. The scene is set at Newgate Gaol, during Act III, near the end of the performance. In the center background, the infamous Macheath, portrayed by the renowned tenor Peter Pears, is surrounded by the prison guards. To the left of the lower steps, the sinister Lockit, played by Bryan Drake, holds his wife Lucy, portrayed by the luminous soprano Heather Harper. In the right foreground, Polly, played by the esteemed mezzo-soprano Janet Baker, is forcibly restrained by the manipulative Peachum, portrayed by Harold Blackburn, and his wife Mrs. Peachum, played by Anna Pollak. This image encapsulates the tension and drama of this iconic production, which took place at Jubilee Hall in Aldeburgh on June 20, 1963. The 1960s were a time of great innovation and experimentation in classical music and entertainment, and this production of "The Beggars Opera" remains a significant moment in the history of opera and musical theater.

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