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Fine Art Print : Peter Pears, Emanuel Hurwitz violin and chorus
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Peter Pears, Emanuel Hurwitz violin and chorus
Peter Pears rehearsing the title role in Brittens Saint Nicolas at Orford Church, 23 June 1963. The Aldeburgh Festival Choir and the choir pf Ipswich High School for Girls fills the background, with Emanuel Hurwitz, left, leading the English Chamber Orchestra Date: 1963
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Media ID 14147826
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1963 Aldeburgh Benjamin Choir Emanuel Festival Ipswich Nicholas Orford Pears Peter Rehearsal Rehearse Violinist
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the timeless beauty of opera legend Peter Pears in this exquisite fine art print from Media Storehouse. Captured during a rehearsal for Britten's Saint Nicolas at Orford Church in 1963, this evocative image showcases Pears in the title role, surrounded by the Aldeburgh Festival Choir and the choir of Ipswich High School for Girls. The hauntingly beautiful scene is further enhanced by the presence of Emanuel Hurwitz's violin, adding an air of elegance and sophistication. This stunning print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a must-have for any art lover or opera enthusiast's collection. With its rich detail and captivating composition, it's sure to become a cherished piece of art in your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 51.2cm x 35.5cm (20.2" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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 dedication of the renowned English tenor, Peter Pears, as he rehearses the title role in Benjamin Britten's Saint Nicolas at Orford Church on 23 June 1963. Surrounded by the combined voices of the Aldeburgh Festival Choir and the choir of Ipswich High School for Girls, Pears is immersed in the rich harmonies of this iconic choral work. Emanuel Hurwitz, a distinguished violinist, conducts the English Chamber Orchestra from the left, his baton guiding the musicians through the intricate interplay of voices and instruments. The setting of Orford Church, with its soaring arches and stained-glass windows, adds an air of sacred reverence to the scene, heightening the sense of occasion. The photograph offers a rare glimpse into the rehearsal process of one of the most influential artistic collaborations of the 20th century. Britten and Pears, who founded the Aldeburgh Festival in 1948, were at the forefront of the British music scene during the 1950s and 1960s. Their partnership helped to establish Suffolk's coastal town as a hub for classical music and artistic innovation. This image, taken during the 1963 Aldeburgh Festival, is a testament to the enduring legacy of Britten, Pears, and Hurwitz, whose groundbreaking work continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.
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