Lord Byron (Thomson)

Lord Byron is an opera in three acts by Virgil Thomson to an original English libretto by Jack Larson, inspired by the historical character Lord Byron. First performance: Lincoln Center, New York City, 1972.

Related Topics:
Opera - Virgil Thomson - Libretto - Jack Larson - Lord Byron - Lincoln Center - New York City - 1972

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The opera is through-composed and set in London from 1812 to 1824.

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There is a ballet.

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Lord Byron is not part of the standard operatic repertory. There is a recording of it. It is sometimes performed today.

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