Britten, Benjamin - Program World Premiere of "Billy Budd" Conducted by Britten 1951 Autographs Ballet Photo postcard shown as herself

Photo postcard shown as herself and signed on verso

a strong promoter of British music who also had affinity for the Russian repertoire

he was a member of a musical dynasty that included his father and his son

top edge gilt

Polish composer (1933-2010)

Britten, Benjamin - Program World Premiere of "Billy Budd" Conducted by Britten 1951 Autographs Ballet Photo postcard shown as herselfBenjamin Britten conducts Billy Bud (world premiere!). With Peter Pears. London Covent Garden, December 1st, 1951. In the cast Peter Pears, Theodor Uppman, Frederick Dalberg, Hervey Alan, Geraint Evans , Michael Langdon, etc. Size is 8. 5 x 11. 25 inches (21. 25 x 28 cm), 4 pages, in excellent condition.