Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence (2018)
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.
Director: Katie Mitchell
Genre: Music
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: May 10, 2018
Cast
- Stéphane Degout - King
- Barbara Hannigan - Isabel
- Gyula Orendt - Gaveston/Stranger
- Peter Hoare - Mortimer
- Samuel Boden - Boy/Young King
- Ocean Barrington-Cook - Girl
- Jennifer France - Witness 1/Singer 1/Woman 1
- Krisztina Szabó - Witness 2/Singer 2/Woman 2
- Andri Björn Róbertsson - Witness 3/Madman
Screenplay
Music: George Benjamin
Original Language: en
Keywords
opera, british history
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence about?
- 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.
- Who directed Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence?
- Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence was directed by Katie Mitchell.
- Who stars in Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence?
- Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence stars Stéphane Degout, Barbara Hannigan, Gyula Orendt, Peter Hoare, Samuel Boden, Ocean Barrington-Cook.
- How long is Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence?
- Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence?
- Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence is a Music film.