The Covent Garden Opera Company's first performance took place on January 14, 1947.
Historical Context
A full-time opera company at Covent Garden was only established after World War II, with its creation detailed in a 1945 manifesto.
Recording & Production
The album's concept was originally conceived by Tony Hall of the Royal Opera House and Stephen Wright.
Critical Reception
The 1950s saw Covent Garden recognized as one of the leading international centers for opera, with half of the performances in this collection dating from that period.
Recording & Production
All recordings in this collection were produced and broadcast by the BBC.
Recording & Production
The digital remastering for most of these recordings was done by Re:Sound UK Ltd.
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