Music · 2018 · 1h 31m

Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence

Director

Cast

Stéphane Degout as King Barbara Hannigan as Isabel Gyula Orendt as Gaveston/Stranger Peter Hoare as Mortimer Samuel Boden as Boy/Young King Ocean Barrington-Cook as Girl

Crew

George Benjamin — Original Music Composer Martin Crimp — Writer

Synopsis

Opera based on the story of Edward II and Piers Gaveston. Music by George Benjamin, libretto by Martin Crimp. BBC broadcast of the 2018 premiere at the Royal Opera House, the composer conducting, prefaced by commentary and interviews.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

opera british history

Key Collaborators

Katie Mitchell Director George Benjamin Original Music Composer Martin Crimp Writer

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