- Lennox Berkeley
A Dinner Engagement (1954)
- Chester Music Ltd (World)
- 1(pic)111/1000/perc/hp.pf/str(1.1.1.1.1)
- 2 Sopranos, 2 Altos, 2 Tenors, Baritone
- 1 hr
- Paul Dehn
Programme Note
SYNOPSIS
An impoverished member of the English aristocracy and his wife are awaiting the arrival of their dinner guests, the Grand Duchess and her gourmet son, Phillippe, whom they hope will be interested in their daughter, Susan. The elaborate preparations go wrong and at the worst possible moment, their guests arrive through the back door. The Prince, however, does fall in love with Susan and all ends happily, with an instant betrothal.
An impoverished member of the English aristocracy and his wife are awaiting the arrival of their dinner guests, the Grand Duchess and her gourmet son, Phillippe, whom they hope will be interested in their daughter, Susan. The elaborate preparations go wrong and at the worst possible moment, their guests arrive through the back door. The Prince, however, does fall in love with Susan and all ends happily, with an instant betrothal.
Media
Berkeley, L.: Dinner Engagement (A)
Scores
Discography
Lennox Berkeley: The One Act Operas
- LabelLyrita
- Catalogue NumberREAM2144
- ConductorMeredith Davies / Martin Handford / Steurt Bedford
- EnsembleBBC Northern Symphony Orchestra / English Chamber Orchestra / BBC Northern Orchestra / English Opera Group Chorus
- Released1st October 2021
A Dinner Engagement
- LabelChandos
- Catalogue NumberCHAN10219
- ConductorRichard Hickox
- EnsembleCity of London Sinfonia
- SoloistRoderick Williams, Yvonne Kenny, Jean Rigby, Claire Rutter, Anne Collins, Robin Leggate, Blake Fischer