Death in Venice (opera)

Author: Leandro Alegsa Creation date: November 13, 2022

For the novella by Thomas Mann see Der Tod in Venedig

Death in Venice is an opera by Benjamin Britten. It is based on the story Death in Venice (Der Tod in Venedig) by the German writer Thomas Mann.

The libretto (words) for the opera was written by Myfanwy Piper. It was the last opera that Britten wrote. It was first performed at Snape Maltings near Aldeburgh, England on June 16, 1973. Britten was too ill to conduct it himself. The main part of Aschenbach was sung by Sir Peter Pears.

Questions and Answers

Q: Who wrote the novella Death in Venice?

A: The novella Death in Venice was written by Thomas Mann.

Q: What is Death in Venice?

A: Death in Venice is an opera by Benjamin Britten.

Q: What is Death in Venice based on?

A: Death in Venice is based on the story Death in Venice (Der Tod in Venedig) by Thomas Mann.

Q: Who wrote the libretto for Death in Venice?

A: The libretto for Death in Venice was written by Myfanwy Piper.

Q: When was Death in Venice first performed?

A: Death in Venice was first performed at Snape Maltings near Aldeburgh, England on June 16, 1973.

Q: Who sang the main part of Aschenbach in Death in Venice?

A: The main part of Aschenbach in Death in Venice was sung by Sir Peter Pears.

Q: Was Death in Venice Benjamin Britten's last opera?

A: Yes, Death in Venice was the last opera that Britten wrote.