Written on Skin – George Benjamin (opera) Premier Performance

When

Apr/Fri/2014    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Where

Landestheater Detmold
Theaterplatz 1, Detmold, 32756
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7:30pm – Written on Skin by George Benjamin @ Landetheater Detmold. *PREMIER PERFORMANCE* The libretto by Martin Crimp is based on a legend of the troubadour Guillaume de Cabestanh. The action takes place in 12th-century Provence. The wealthy Protector pays the Boy to create and illustrate a manuscript about his family. The Boy and the Protector’s wife Agnès are attracted to each other. The Protector murders the Boy and forces Agnès to eat the Boy’s heart. Agnès commits suicide. ‘Angels’ comment throughout on the action from a modern-day perspective. Musical director, Lutz Rademacher; Stage production, Kay Metzger; Dramaturgy, Elisabeth Wirtz; Stage design, Petra Mollérus. For more information & theater box office: Landestheater Detmold. Box Office: 05321 / 974803