THE TURN OF THE SCREW
by Benjamin Britten
“The most important problem facing our society these days is the fact that we are living in separate realities. Bubbles are forming, within which information is spread with a particular logic that has nothing to do with other bubbles and other logics.
This ambiguous view of the world is the subject of the short novel “The Turn of the Screw” by Henry James. Setting it as an opera, Benjamin Britten added new layers, by confronting the strict moral expectations of Victorian times with the emerging subconscious phantasies of young children.
Nothing is certain. This performance will make you question what you see, think and believe.”
CAST
The Prologue + Quint |
Andrew Staples |
|
The Governess |
Miah Persson |
|
Miles |
Ben Fletcher |
|
Flora |
Lucy Barlow |
|
Mrs Grose |
Laura Aiken |
|
Miss Jessel |
Allison Cook |
Budapest Festival Orchestra
Conductor: |
Iván Fischer |
PRODUCTION TEAM
Costume designer: |
Anna Biagiotti |
Set design: |
Andrea Tocchio |
Lighting designer: |
NN |
Stage Manager: |
Wendy Griffin-Reid |
Assistant Director: |
NN |
Technical Director: |
Róbert Zentai |
Special effects |
Nils Corte |
Directors: |
Iván Fischer & Marco Gandini |
A production of the Ivan Fischer Opera Company
co-produced by
Müpa Budapest
Vicenza Opera Festival
SINGERS