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Peter Pears Benjamin Britten and George Malcolm
Peter Pears Benjamin Britten and George Malcolm during rehearsals of St Nicholas at Orford Church, Aldeburgh Festival 1961 Date: 1961
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Media ID 14147820
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Aldeburgh Benjamin Britten Festival Malcolm Nicholas Orford Pears Peter Rehearsal
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of the Aldeburgh Festival with this exquisite fine art print from Media Storehouse. Featuring an iconic image of Peter Pears and Benjamin Britten, alongside George Malcolm during the 1961 rehearsals of St Nicholas at Orford Church. This beautifully detailed photograph, Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the essence of a pivotal moment in musical history. Bring the timeless elegance of this classic image into your home or office, and add a touch of culture and sophistication to your space.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 35.9cm (20" x 14.1")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the intense focus and collaboration between the renowned tenor, Peter Pears, and composer-conductor, Benjamin Britten, during rehearsals for Britten's opera, "St. Nicholas," at Orford Church in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, in 1961. The image is a testament to the deep artistic partnership between the two men, who were not only close friends but also frequent collaborators. Britten, a pioneering figure in 20th-century classical music, had written the opera specifically for Pears, who would go on to give its world premiere performance in December of that year. George Malcolm, a distinguished pianist and conductor, is also seen in the photograph, playing an essential role in the rehearsals as the accompanist. The setting of the rehearsal at Orford Church, a beautiful and historic building that has long been a center of musical and artistic activity in Aldeburgh, adds to the sense of tradition and innovation that characterized the Aldeburgh Festival, where the opera was premiered as part of its 1961 season. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the creative process of two of the 20th century's most influential figures in classical music, and serves as a reminder of the enduring power of art and friendship to inspire and transform.
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