VIDEO: Ian Bostridge on The Canticles by Benjamin Britten

By: Jul. 02, 2013
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The five Canticles span almost thirty years. Performed together they provide a compelling map of Britten's composing life. Find out more and buy tickets here: http://www.roh.org.uk/canticles

The Canticles were created in the wake of some of his most famous operas including Billy Budd and The Turn of the Screw. A cast of leading musicians will gather to perform the pieces, including renowned Britten interpreters tenor Ian Bostridge and pianist Julius Drake.

We caught up with Ian Bostridge and Julius Joseph in rehearsals. After an intimate run-through of Canticles I and III, Ian told us about what makes the Canticles special, how they relate to Britten's life and work,and what challenges lie in performing them.



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