Some program information has been clarified from the New York Times review. U.S. PREMIERE of Geoffrey Bush's ARIAS FROM THE 18TH CENTURY BALLAD OPERAS NEW YORK PREMIERE of Robert Evett's BILLY IN THE DARBIES Briggs, John. "JOHN LONGSTAFF HEARD IN RECITAL: BARITONE'S DIVERSE PROGRAM OFFERS PREMIERE OF EVETT SOLILOQUY OF 'BILLY BUDD'." New York Times (1923-), Nov 24 1959, p. 46. ProQuest. Web. 22 Apr. 2022.