Benjamin Britten’s comic opera, which is gently laced with moments of farce, is a jocular parody on life in East Suffolk at the turn of the 20th century. Albert Herring is a quaint, nostalgic journey to a bygone England and the journey has come full circle back to Glyndebourne where this piece was premiered in 1947. The ensuing antics are brilliantly characterised by a strong British cast in this production, which is infused with freshness and limitless charm. Expertly conducted by Bernard Haitink, this archive recording showcases some of Britain’s finest singers in this landmark production by Peter Hall.

“A vintage production with a vintage cast” – The Sunday Times

“British Opera at its best” – Daily Express

Cast:
- Lady Billows: Patricia Johnson
- Florence Pike: Felicity Palmer
- Miss Wordsworth: Elizabeth Gale
- Mr Gedge: Derek Hammond-Stroud
- Mr Upfold: Alexander Oliver
- Superintendent Budd: Richard Van Allan
- Sid: Alan Opie
- Albert Herring: John Graham-Hall
- Nancy: Jean Rigby
- Mrs Herring: Patricia Kern
- Emmie: Maria Bovino
- Cis: Bernadette Lord
- Harry: Richard Peachey

Director: Peter Hall
Associate director: Christopher Newell
Designer: John Gunter
Stage lighting: David Hersey
Produced for video by Robin Lough
Directed for video by Peter Hall

Duration: approx. 145 minutes
Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo
Subtitles: EN, FR, DE, IT, ES, PT
FSK: 0