Outcasts and Innocents
The Musical World of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears
July 10 & 12
Tenor Marc Deaton invites audiences into the rich and complex world of Benjamin Britten and his muse, tenor Peter Pears. Drawing from his four-decade international career performing Britten’s works, Deaton portrays more than 10 characters from Britten’s operas and concert works.
Joined by 8 guests, Deaton takes you on a semi-staged journey through Britten’s masterpieces including: The Canticles, Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings, The Rape of Lucretia, The Turn of the Screw, Curlew River, Billy Budd, Death in Venice, War Requiem and Peter Grimes.
Experience the haunting beauty and brilliance of one of the 20th century’s greatest composers.