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Mark Elder

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The 2010 production of *Billy Budd* at the Glyndebourne Festivalwhich boasts a proud history of premiering Brittens operas, including *The Rape of Lucretia* and *Albert Herring*marked the works stage debut. This all-male opera, which thrillingly depicts the clash between good and evil, innocence and depravity aboard the British warship *Indomitable*, is directed by Michael Grandage, one of Britains foremost directors and a Tony Award winner. He meticulously portrays the inescapable tension that arises between the young sailor Billy Budd, the thoughtful Captain Vear, and the sinister Petty Officer Claggart. Mark Elder conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra. This landmark 100th opera production, led by a maestro who wields immense influence in the British opera world, produced a compelling performance that delved deeply into the music and shaped a moving climax with overwhelming power.Nippon Co