All Episodes - Owen Wingrave

Owen Wingrave, a young man from a family steeped in military tradition, boldly chooses a different path, rejecting the expectations of his ancestors. This decision sets in motion a series of dire consequences. In 1970, Benjamin Britten adapted this powerful story into an opera that explores themes of duty, rebellion, and the haunting legacies of the past. (Summary by David Wales)

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