Benjamin Britten's 'Holy Theatre' From Opera-Oratorio To Theatre-Parable

Diana explores those who influenced Britten's creative choices, mainly examining the composer's own writings, from his early involvement with left-wing activism during the 1930s through to his more spiritually oriented objectives after the war. Additionally, she offers alternative readings of two of Britten's most controversial works for the stage, "The Rape of Lucretia" and "Death in Venice."