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| Composer | Benjamin, Sir George (b. 1960) |
| Period | Contemporary |
| Librettist | Martin Crimp |
| Year | 2023 |
| Work type | Opera / Oratorio |
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Intriguing, mysterious, intense: Picture a day like this at the ROH
Sir George Benjamin and Martin Crimp’s new chamber opera receives a powerful UK premiere in the Linbury Studio at Covent Garden.
Lessons in grief: Picture a day like this triumphs in Aix
Sir George Benjamin and Martin Crimp’s fourth opera shares the best qualities of their previous work but is an inspiring, breathtaking fable.
Crebassa bouleverse l'Opéra-Comique dans Picture a day like this
Le dernier opéra de George Benjamin (créé à Aix-en-Provence en 2023) remporte un triomphe mérité, emmené par une Marianne Crebassa au sommet de son art.
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Bachtrack top ten: Opera in English
From Henry Purcell to George Benjamin, a set of ten operas to demonstrate that English is not just a language for prose and poetry, but also a vibrant language for opera.