Opera News, September 1st, 2000
OPERA AND ORATORIO BRITTEN: Billy Budd
* Keenlyside, Langridge, Tomlinson; London Symphony Chorus and Orchestra, Hickox. Chandos CHAN 9826(3)
The appearance of a fourth recording of Billy Budd shows how completely its reputation has changed since it fell into obscurity following its premiere in 1951. This is, however, only the second version of the now-standard two-act revision and thus valuable as an alternative to the first studio recording (Decca/London 2LH3 417428), which is conducted by the composer. (There is also an ENO video of the two-act revision, with Thomas Allen as Billy.)
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