Benjamin: Written On Skin

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BENJAMIN: WRITTEN ON SKINRoyal Opera HouseProtector Christopher PurvesAgnès Barbara HanniganFirst Angel/Boy Bejun MehtaSecond Angel/Marie Victoria SimmondsThird Angel/John Allan ClaytonRoyal Opera ChorusOrchestra of the Royal Opera HouseText Martin CrimpConductor George Benjamin Director Katie MitchellRecorded live at the Royal Opera House, March 2013When Written on Skin had its premiere at the 2012 Festival d'Aix-en-Provence, conducted by George Benjamin himself, it received a standing ovation. The opera's arrival at Covent Garden in 2013 was eagerly anticipated, and provided audiences with the opportunity to experience the work of two of Britain's greatest living artists. Benjamin previously collaborated with playwright Martin Crimp on Into the Little Hill, a magical retelling of the Pied Piper fairytale, and for this new work they joined forces with acclaimed stage director Katie Mitchell. For all three, the production marked their main-stage debut at the Royal Opera House. The tale, inspired by a medieval legend, tells of an ill-fated troubadour, drawn into a liaison with an innocent maiden. But they are observed by the jealous eye of her protector, who wreaks a shocking revenge on the young couple. Running time: 89 minutesSubtitles: EN/FR/DE/JASound format: 2.0LPCM + 5.1(5.0) DTS

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BENJAMIN: WRITTEN ON SKINRoyal Opera HouseProtector Christopher PurvesAgnès Barbara HanniganFirst Angel/Boy Bejun MehtaSecond Angel/Marie Victoria SimmondsThird Angel/John Allan ClaytonRoyal Opera ChorusOrchestra of the Royal Opera HouseText Martin CrimpConductor George Benjamin Director Katie MitchellRecorded live at the Royal Opera House, March 2013When Written on Skin had its premiere at the 2012 Festival d'Aix-en-Provence, conducted by George Benjamin himself, it received a standing ovation. The opera's arrival at Covent Garden in 2013 was eagerly anticipated, and provided audiences with the opportunity to experience the work of two of Britain's greatest living artists. Benjamin previously collaborated with playwright Martin Crimp on Into the Little Hill, a magical retelling of the Pied Piper fairytale, and for this new work they joined forces with acclaimed stage director Katie Mitchell. For all three, the production marked their main-stage debut at the Royal Opera House. The tale, inspired by a medieval legend, tells of an ill-fated troubadour, drawn into a liaison with an innocent maiden. But they are observed by the jealous eye of her protector, who wreaks a shocking revenge on the young couple. Running time: 89 minutesSubtitles: EN/FR/DE/JASound format: 2.0LPCM + 5.1(5.0) DTS