Britten's Peter Grimes

The latest stories from www.wqxr.org · Nov 7, 2026

Listen Saturday, November 7th, at 1pm.

Program notes courtesy of WFMT.

Tune in to hear a production of Benjamin Britten's Peter Grimes from the Royal Opera House in London. The production, conducted by Jakub Hrůša, stars tenor Allan Clayton, soprano Maria Bengtsson, and bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel.

Read a synopsis of the opera.

CONDUCTOR:

Jakub Hrůša

CAST:

Peter Grimes - Allan Clayton

Ellen Orford - Maria Bengtsson

Captain Balstrode - Sir Bryn Terfel

Swallow - Clive Bayley

Ned Keene - Jacques Imbrailo

Auntie - Catherine Wyn-Rogers

Mrs. Sedley - Christine Rice

Bob Boles - John Graham-Hall…