Billy Budd (1997)

John Dexters brilliant production of Brittens searing opera stars Dwayne Croft in the title role of the handsome young sailor whose kindness and innocence cause his downfall The great James Morris is Claggart masteratarms on the 18thcentury warship Indomitable who falsely accuses Billy of inciting a mutiny Philip Langridge sings Captain Vere the honest commander who knows that Billy is innocent but finds himself unable to save him Steuart Bedford Brittens close collaborator during the last years of the composers life is on the podium