Bierce, Ambrose: 1842-1914?

Opera - An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, 1981

  • An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, a one act opera written as an opera for radio by Thea Musgrave, was commissioned by the BBC and was first performed by the London Sinfonietta with the composer conducting in a BBC studio performance in September 1981. Its duration is 30 min. It has also been performed in concert version, and in staged performances.
  • Information about the opera from Wise Music Classical
  • Listen to the beginning: It Happened During the Civil War
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