Beggars Opera

[jazzy_dave]

This morning, having just finished my eggs and toast , i watched on the catch-up feature of BBC iPlayer the first part of a series on British music in the 18th century , Rule Britannia , Music, Mischief and Morals in The 18th Century. Introduced by , broadcaster and writer Suzy Klein , it is a fascinating look at our cultural past in music. For me, the Beggars Opera by John Gay , is the highlight of the first episode, which was the first opera sung in English.

Here is a clip from the 1953 Peter Brook's film version of the opera.

Enjoy.

Comments

[a-phoenixdragon.livejournal.com]

First opera sung in English - wondered why the name was familiar, lol!

[thespian15.livejournal.com]

Eggs and Opera? Well, that's quite the way to start the day. :)
Hugs, Jon