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16 Aug 1997, Royal Albert Hall
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22:00
Sat 16 Aug 1997
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Proms 1997 Prom 38 - Britten Weekend
Prom 38 - Britten Weekend
22:00 Sat 16 Aug 1997 Royal Albert Hall
Programme
Benjamin Britten
The Prodigal Son, Op 81
Proms premiere
Performers
Ivan Sharpe
Tempter
Tempter
Charles Johnston
Father
Father
Quentin Hayes
Elder Son
Elder Son
Andrew Burden
Younger Son
Younger Son
Matthew Lloyd
Boy
Boy
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
Birmingham Opera Company (formerly City of Birmingham Touring Opera)
Composers
Benjamin Britten
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Part of
Proms 1997
Other Events on 16 Aug 1997
Prom 37
19:00 Royal Albert Hall
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