Benjamin: Written on Skin

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Orchestra of the Royal Opera House;
Benjamin, George

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With a score by George Benjamin and text by Martin Crimp, Written on Skin has been hailed as ‘magic and irresistible … the best opera written over the last twenty years’ (Le Monde). A cruel and powerful Protector (Christopher Purves) asks a mysterious Boy (Bejun Mehta) to create an illuminated book in honour of his wealth and family. He invites the Boy into his home, little realizing that this will lead to a journey of startling, joyful and ultimately tragic self-discovery for the Protector's oppressed and much younger wife Agnès (Barbara Hannigan). Acclaimed director Katie Mitchell brings this dark and intense story to life in an inventive production that skilfully combines elements of the past and present, with Benjamin himself conducting. Filmed in High Definition 25p and recorded in true Surround Sound.

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Muzyka klasyczna

Opus Arte

23-01-2014

809478011255

American Record Guide: 'Critic’s Choice' (2015)

BBC Music Magazine: 'DVD Choice' (2014)

Diapason: 'Diapason d’Or de l’année' (2014)

Gramophone Award: 'Contemporary' (2014)

Gramophone: 'Holiday Critic’s Choice' (2014)

ICMA 'Finalist' (2015)