Sir Michael Tippett (1905-1998)

King Priam (1958 -1961)

opera in three acts


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1958 - 1961
    • Duration: 2 h 5 mn
    • Publisher: Schott
    • Commission: Koussevitsky Foundation
    • Dedication: in memory of Natalie Koussevitsky
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Sir Michael Tippett

Premiere information

  • Date: 29 May 1962
    Location:

    Royaume-Uni, Coventry Cathedral Festival


    Performers:

    Covent Garden Orchestra, direction : Sir John Pritchard, mise en scène : Sam Wanamaker.