The Story of Billy Budd, Sailor — Festival d'Aix-en-Provence 2025
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Tuesday 1 July 2025 — Prelude
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PRELUDE TO THE STORY OF BILLY BUDD, SAILOR

  • Dramaturge François Delécluse
  • Language In French
  • Video available for replay until Tuesday 30 June 2026
  • Photo © Ruth Walz

The Prelude is designed to provide an introduction to world premiere The Story of Billy Budd, Sailor after Benjamin Britten, by shedding light on its genesis, music and libretto.