When 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. Written on Skin draws on a 12th-century Occitan legend about the troubadour Guillaume de Cabestanh.
Disciplined Italian composer Antonio Salieri becomes consumed by jealousy and resentment towards the hedonistic and remarkably talented young Salzburger composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
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Written on Skin trailer (The Royal Opera)
Award-winning director Katie Mitchell brings a dark and passionate tale from composer George Benjamin and author Martin Crimp to the stage. Find out more at ...
George Benjamin : Written on Skin (Festival d'Aix en Provence 2012) Sous-titres en français
Georges Benjamin : compositeur - Martin Crimp : livret - Katie Mitchell : mise en scène - Vicki Mortimer : scénographie - Corentin Leconte : réalisation ...
Benjamin Written on Skin Paris 2013 (part 2)
George Benjamin cond. The Protector Christopher Purves Agnès Barbara Hannigan Angel 1 - The Boy Iestyn Davies Angel 2 - Marie Victoria Simmonds ...
Benjamin Written on Skin Paris 2013 (part 3)
George Benjamin cond. The Protector Christopher Purves Agnès Barbara Hannigan Angel 1 - The Boy Iestyn Davies Angel 2 - Marie Victoria Simmonds ...
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