Peter Grimes is considered part of the standard repertoire. In addition, the "Four Sea Interludes", consisting of the first, third, fifth and second interludes from the opera, were published separately (as Op. 33a) and are frequently performed as an orchestral suite. The fourth interlude, the Passacaglia was also published separately (as Op. 33b), and is also often performed, either together with the "Sea Interludes" or by itself. In 1941, shortly after the first performance of his opera "Paul Bunyan", Britten and his partner Peter Pears went to stay at Escondido, California. There they read the poem by Crabbe and were struck by
Gary Grimes Gary Grimes Gary Grimes (born June 2, 1955) is a former American actor. Gary Grimes' first major role was in the 1971 film "Summer of '42," playing a teenager who has an affair with a beautiful older woman, played by Jennifer O'Neill. For that role, Grimes was nominated in 1972 for a Golden Globe Award as Most Promising Newcomer, as well as the Male and a BAFTA Award as Best Newcomer. Grimes also starred in the sequel "Class of '44" (1973), which followed his character to college. Grimes' other film credits include "Cahill U.S. Marshal" (1973) alongside John Wayne, "The