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Peter Grimes 1945 Sadlers Wells Pears Joan Cross

4. A role for Joan Cross

It is likely that Britten wrote the role of Ellen Orford for Joan Cross, the then manager of the Sadler's Wells company. When she announced her intention to re-open the theatre with Peter Grimes, with herself and Peter Pears in the leading roles, there were many complaints from company members about supposed favouritism and the "cacophony" of Britten's score. Photo: © ENO/Angus McBean

  1. Image 1: Peter Grimes 1945 Sadlers Wells Peter Pears
  2. Image 2: Peter Grimes 1945 Sadlers Wells Pears Joan Cross
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