Name: George Benjamin: "It is written on the skin"
Original name: George Benjamin: Written on Skin
Released: 2013
Genre: Opera
Directed by: Katie Mitchell
Conductor: George Benjamin
Starring: Christopher Purves (Protector), Barbara Hannigan (Agnès), Bejun Mehta (First Angel / Boy), Victoria Simmonds (Second Angel / Marie) & Allan Clayton (Third Angel / John), Royal Opera Chorus & Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

Description:

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.

Issued: USA | Opus Arte
Duration: 1:28:48