Back to releases
Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603 DramaFeature FilmMusic VideoOperas
Directed by: Phyllida Lloyd, Benjamin Britten
Overview
Recounts the tragic relationship between Queen Elizabeth I of England and the Earl of Essex. Britten's opera, written in 1953 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, combines scenes of great pagentry with moments of private reflection