Myfanwy Piper
Mary Myfanwy Piper , born Mary Myfanwy Evans (born March 28, 1911 in London , † January 18, 1997 in Fawley Bottom ( Buckinghamshire )), was an English journalist and opera librettist .
Life
Born in London, she married the artist John Piper (1903–1992).
She has worked with Benjamin Britten and wrote the librettos for several of his and other operas:
- The Turn of the Screw (after Henry James )
- Owen Wingrave (after Henry James)
- Death in Venice (based on Thomas Mann's novella).
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| SURNAME | Piper, Myfanwy |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Piper, Mary Myfanwy (full name); Evans, Mary Myfanwy (maiden name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | English journalist and opera librettist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 28, 1911 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | London |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 18, 1997 |
| Place of death | Fawley Bottom ( Buckinghamshire ) |