Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Teaser • Published 2018-06-27
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Katie Mitchell
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Crimp
- Original Score
- George Benjamin
- Original Title
- Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Katie Mitchell
Martin Crimp
George Benjamin
Department Leadership Roster
George Benjamin
Original Music Composer
Martin Crimp
Writer
Katie Mitchell
Director
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What is Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence about?
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.
Who directed Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence?
Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence was directed by Katie Mitchell.
Who stars in Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence?
The principal cast of Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence includes Stéphane Degout, Barbara Hannigan, Gyula Orendt, Peter Hoare, Samuel Boden.
When was Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence released and how long is it?
Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence was composed by George Benjamin.