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Glyndebourne: The Untold Story

Documentary delving into the world of internationally-renowned opera house Glyndebourne in its 80th anniversary year. The film provides a critical and expert overview of Richard Jones's new production of Richard Strauss's much-loved comic opera, Der Rosenkavalier. It looks at the historical and musical background of the work, the composer and the context in which the opera was written, as well as reflecting on its programme history at Glyndebourne. The film also examines the relevance of presenting the work at Glyndebourne today, and what makes Glyndebourne and its heritage unique.

English
  • Originally Aired June 22, 2014
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network BBC
  • Created June 28, 2014 by
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Name Type Role
Robin Bextor Director