'The Rape of Lucretia Benjamin Britten Ronald Duncan John Piper Henry Boys Eric Crozier' - A symposium of the Opera.
John Piper's signature on title page.
This opera symposium contains the Libretto as well as introductory text about the music, design and the libretto and colour illustrations of Piper's designs.
'Benjamin Britten Death in Venice - an opera in two acts, libretto by Myfanwy Piper based on the short story by Thomas Mann, set to music by Benjamin Britten'
1974
From the library of John and Myfanwy Piper
'Thirty-sixth Aldeburgh Festival' programme
Programme of the Aldeburgh Festival held at Aldeburgh and the Snape Maltings annually. The Festival was started in 1948 by Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears and Eric Crozier. John Piper often designed costume and sets for Britten/Pears productions, and so was good friends with both. Both John and Myfanwy Piper often contributed to the Festival.
This programme is from the 10-26 June 1983 festival, and featured in the programme of events 'The Turn of the Screw'. an opera with music by Britten and libretto by Myfanwy Piper. There is also a photographs of various productions, and of John, Myfanwy, Clarissa and Edward Piper, along with Britten and Pears on a break from rehearsing the opera in Venice.
John Piper often designed the covers for these programmes, including this one which features a Foliate Head.
'Twenty-sixth Aldeburgh Festival' programme
Programme of the Aldeburgh Festival held at Aldeburgh and the Snape Maltings annually. The Festival was started in 1948 by Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears and Eric Crozier. John Piper often designed costume and sets for Britten/Pears productions, and so was good friends with both. Both John and Myfanwy Piper often contributed to the Festival.
This programme is from the 15 June -2 July 1973 festival, and featured in the programme of events 'Death in Venice'. an opera with music by Britten and libretto by Myfanwy Piper, while John Piper designed the scenery.
John Piper often designed the covers for these programmes, including this one which features 'Palazzo Pesaro, Venice'.