Benjamin Britten coast close to Britten's homeland, awakened in him such longings for England that he knew he must return. He also knew that he must write an opera based on Crabbe's poem about the fisherman Peter Grimes. Before Britten left the US, Koussevitzky, always generous in encouraging new talent, offered him a $1,000 commission to write the opera. Britten and Pears returned to England in April 1942. During the long transatlantic sea crossing Britten completed the choral works "A Ceremony of Carols" and "Hymn to St Cecilia". The latter was his last large-scale collaboration with Auden. Britten had grown away from
New Opera Singapore production was held at The Arts House Chamber on 10 April 2015. Liebeslieder: This production was held at Esplanade, Recital Studio on 8 January 2015. 2014: Dichterliebe and Hermit Songs: This production was held at The Arts House Chamber on 25 November 2014. "Johann Strauss II:"Die Fledermaus: This production was held at Victoria Theatre on 25 and 27 July 2014. Opera Comique at the Hotel: This production was held at The Arts House Chamber on 15 April 2014. 2013: Britten: A Celebration in Song was a production in tribute to the renowned Benjamin Britten, this was held at the Arts