Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence

(en)

2018

1h31m

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Overview: Opera based on the story of Edward II and Piers Gaveston. Music by George Benjamin, libretto by Martin Crimp. BBC broadcast of the 2018 premiere at the Royal Opera House, the composer conducting, prefaced by commentary and interviews.

Status: Released

Release date: May 10, 2018

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Stéphane Degout

as King

Barbara Hannigan

as Isabel

Gyula Orendt

as Gaveston/Strang...

Peter Hoare

as Mortimer

Samuel Boden

as Boy/Young King

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