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Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence

Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 10, 2018

Runtime

1h 31m

Genres

Music

Original Title

Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence

Director

Katie Mitchell

Description

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.