Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence

Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence

2018
1h 31m
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Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Keywords

opera british history

Quick Facts

Release Date May 10, 2018
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Stéphane Degout
Stéphane Degout

King

Barbara Hannigan
Barbara Hannigan

Isabel

Gyula Orendt
Gyula Orendt

Gaveston/Stranger

Peter Hoare
Peter Hoare

Mortimer

Samuel Boden
Samuel Boden

Boy/Young King

Ocean Barrington-Cook
Ocean Barrington-Cook

Girl

Jennifer France
Jennifer France

Witness 1/Singer 1/Woman 1

Krisztina Szabó
Krisztina Szabó

Witness 2/Singer 2/Woman 2

Andri Björn Róbertsson
Andri Björn Róbertsson

Witness 3/Madman

Key Crew

Martin Crimp
Writer
Katie Mitchell
Director