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| Composer | Benjamin, Sir George (b. 1960) |
| Period | Contemporary |
| Work type | Opera / Oratorio |
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Frankfurt am MainWritten on SkinNew production
Benjamin: Written on Skin
Erik Nielsen; Tatjana Gürbaca; Oper Frankfurt; Klaus Grünberg; Silke Willrett; Opera Frankfurt Orchestra
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Written on Skin: A modern operatic classic makes Berlin debut
With a semi-staged production, directed by Benjamin Davis, the Mahler Chamber Orchestra has also been bringing George Benjamin's opera to concert hall audiences.
Sex, angels and cannibalism: Written on Skin
Written on Skin is a cold but effective opera full of musical and dramatic energy. Opera Philadelphia's new staging and talented young cast do it justice.
A grisly love triangle: Written on Skin
The Royal Opera's first revival of George Benjamin's medieval shocker is characterised by stellar singing performances, notably from Barbara Hannigan and Iestyn Davies.
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Aiming high: Hugh Cutting on Handel and good storytelling
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The British countertenor, who’s riding the crest of a wave this year, talks about his passion for good storytelling in opera, his favourite roles and the art of Zen Buddhism.
Shizuka Hariu on adapting Written on Skin for the concert hall
We speak to Dr Shizuka Hariu about the challenges of staging George Benjamin’s Written on Skin for Kazushi Ono's performances at Tokyo’s Suntory Hall at the end of August.
Sir George Benjamin: “Real music doesn't fall from heaven”
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Ahead of the French première of his latest opera, Lessons in Love and Violence, Sir George Benjamin discusses his past works and shows us under the bonnet of his art.