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Grace Williams: The Parlour - Opera in One Act

7/4/2025, 24 Tracks, 1:19:26

Featuring

  • Edith Coates
  • Edward Byles
  • Noreen Berry
  • Anne Pashley
  • Janet Hughes
  • Jean Allister
  • David Lennox
  • John Gibbs
  • Marian Evans
  • Brian Balkwill
  • City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
  • Chorus of the Welsh National Opera
  • Grace Williams

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Composer Biography

The words and music for this opera were created by Grace Williams.

Source: Booklet

Historical Context

The opera is set around the year 1870, reflecting a Victorian living room setting.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

This opera is based on Guy de Maupassant's short story 'En Famille'.

Source: Booklet

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