Benjamin Britten is back with his take on Melville's Billy Budd. Find out why Anna ragequit watching it, why Claggart might've hated the poor kid, and why Anna and Krista stan Melville and Hawthorne. Bonus lesson on Boxing Day for our American listeners!

Episode 76 - Billy Budd: Swearing Like a Sailor (As Usual)

Wanna get into opera but don't know how? Intimidated by how stuffy and off-limits it seems? Let new opera fans Anna and Krista guide you! Thanks to the Met Opera's nightly free streams during the COVID-19 quarantine, they've been watching and tweeting their thoughts on Verdi, Mozart, Puccini and more. With their help, you can also become certified #OperaTrash!

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Episode 76 - Billy Budd: Swearing Like a Sailor (As Usual)

Episode 76 - Billy Budd: Swearing Like a Sailor (As Usual)