Benjamin Britten: Billy Budd

Benjamin Britten: Billy Budd Op. 50 Libretto by E.M Forster and Eric Crozier From the short story by Herman Melville: Billy Budd, Sailor. An Inside narrative. Version in four acts created on December 1, 1951 Version (final) in two acts created on January 9, 1964 Director: Deborah Warner Scenography: Michael Levine Costumes: Chloe Obolensky Lights: Jean Kalman Choreography: Kim Brandstrup Billy Budd: Jacques Imbrailo Edward Fairfax Vere: Toby Spence John ClaggartBrindley Sherratt Mr. Redburn: Thomas Oliemans Mr. Flint: David Soar Lieutenant Ratcliffe: Torben Jürgens Red Whiskers: Christopher Gillet Donald: Duncan Rock Dansker: Clive Bayley A newbie: Sam Furness Squeak: Francisco Vas Bosun: Manel Esteve First Mate: Gerardo Bullon Second Mate: Tomeu Bibiloni The Novice’s Friend: Borja Quiza Lookout: Jordi Casanova Arthur Jones: Isaac Galan Pequeños Cantores de la Comunidad de Madrid (direction Ana González) Chorus of the Teatro Real (conducted by Andrés Máspero Teatro Real Orchestra Musical direction: Ivor Bolton