WRITTEN ON SKIN: THE ROYAL OPERA (BENJAMIN) (BLU-RAY DISC) IN SOUTH AFRICA

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days George Benjamin conducts the Royal Opera House Orchestra and Chorus in this 2013 performance of his own work on which he collaborated with playwright Martin Crimp. The opera tells the story of a troubadour (Bejun Mehta) who has an affair with his employer (Christopher Purves)'s wife Agns (Barbara Hannigan). When her husband finds out he kills the troubadour and feeds Agns his heart, unbeknown to her. When she discovers what she has done she is driven to suicide. Interactive Menus Features Summary George Benjamin conducts the Royal Opera House Orchestra and Chorus in this 2013 performance of his own work on which he collaborated with playwright Martin Crimp... Contributors Martin Crimp, Royal Opera House Orchestra, Royal Opera House Chorus, Bejun Mehta, Barbara Hannigan, Christopher Purves, Victoria Simmonds, Allan Clayton, George Benjamin, Katie Mitchell (Director) Format Blu-ray disc Release date 20140106