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Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence

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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.

Featured Crew

Katie Mitchell
Director
Martin Crimp
Writer
George Benjamin
Original Music Composer
George Benjamin
Conductor

Cast

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Gyula Orendt
Gaveston/Stranger
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Peter Hoare
Mortimer
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Samuel Boden
Boy/Young King
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Jennifer France
Witness 1/Singer 1/Woman 1
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Krisztina Szabó
Witness 2/Singer 2/Woman 2
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Andri Björn Róbertsson
Witness 3/Madman