Maw: Sophie's Choice
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In 2002, Nicholas Maw's opera Sophie's Choice, based on the novel by William Styron, was given its premiere at the Royal Opera House. The subject had struck Maw when he had first watched the film several years previously, and he immediately felt it would be ‘the most extraordinary basis for an opera’. Commissioned by the Royal Opera House and BBC Radio 3, Maw embarked on an adaptation of Styron's book, which took six years to complete.
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- Maw: Sophie's Choice
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- English
- Runtime
- 3h 43m
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What is Maw: Sophie's Choice about?
In 2002, Nicholas Maw's opera Sophie's Choice, based on the novel by William Styron, was given its premiere at the Royal Opera House. The subject had struck Maw when he had first watched the film several years previously, and he immediately felt it would be ‘the most extraordinary basis for an opera’. Commissioned by the Royal Opera House and BBC Radio 3, Maw embarked on an adaptation of Styron's book, which took six years to complete.
Who directed Maw: Sophie's Choice?
Maw: Sophie's Choice was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Maw: Sophie's Choice?
The principal cast of Maw: Sophie's Choice includes Angelika Kirchschlager, Gordon Gietz, Rodney Gilfry, Dale Duesing.
When was Maw: Sophie's Choice released and how long is it?
Maw: Sophie's Choice was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 3h 43m.