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| "But he has saved me, and blessed me, and the love that passes understanding has come to me. I was lost on the infinite sea, but I've sighted a sail in the storm, the far-shining sail, and I'm content." Captain Vere |
| Billy Budd Music by Benjamin Britten Libretto by E.M. Forster MFA Thesis Project, NYU Department of Design for Stage and Film Advisors: John Conklin, M.L. Gieger, Robert Wierzel |
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"I have been lost on an infinite
sea...who has blest me? Who has
saved me?" Captain Vere
sea...who has blest me? Who has
saved me?" Captain Vere
"Boarding party boat to Larboard!"
| "Cape Finisterre. Enemy Waters!" |
| "Say Farewell, we've a long way to go." |
| "With hate and envy I am stronger than love." Master Claggart |
| "Shining all gold in the moonlight." Billy Budd |
| "William Budd, answer. Defend yourself." Captain Vere |
| "Captain, save me!" Billy Budd |
| "Through the port comes the moonshine astray! It tips the guard's cutlass and silvers this nook, But 'twill die in the dawning of Billy's last day" Billy Budd |
| "But I had to strike down that Jemmy Legs - its fate. And Captain Vere has had to strike me down - Fate" Billy Budd |
| "God Bless you, Starry Vere!" Billy Budd |