Written On Skin
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
- AAllan Clayton
- GGeorge Benjamin
- CChristopher Purves
- BBejun Mehta
- VVictoria Simmonds
- OOrchestra of the Royal Opera House
- BBarbara Hannigan
Crew
- Director
- Katie Mitchell
- Writer
- Martin Crimp
- Production
- Opus Arte
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Written On Skin was directed by Katie Mitchell.
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Written On Skin was released in 2013.
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