Written on Skin: Gran Teatre del Liceu
About the Event
Enjoy the contemporary opera Written on Skin by British composer George Benjamin.
This pivotal 21st century work will be conducted under the baton of the composer. The story is based on an occitan legend from the XII century. A powerful Protector commissions a young artist to create an illuminated book to celebrate his power. The book sparks the rebellion of the Protector’s submissive wife Agnès, setting the scene for an extraordinary act of revenge. The Mahler Chamber Orchestra will be joined by a stunning cast of singers at the Gran Teatre del Liceu.
In English with Catalan and Spanish subtitles.
Practical Information
Please note: In some areas of the Gran Teatre del Liceu it is possible to be seated with a partially obstructed view of the stage. The Gran Teatre del Liceu recommends Category 2 for the finest and completely unobstructed view of the performance. The stage is not visible from seats starting in row 2 of Category 8. A monitor is provided for following the performance in this section. Only available for operas.
Cast / Production
Conductor: George Benjamin
Scene director: Benjamin Davis
Mahler Chamber Orchestra
Protector: Christopher Purves
Agnès: Barbara Hannigan
First Angel / Boy: Tim Mead
Second Angel / Marie: Victoria Simmonds
Third Angel / John: Robert Murray
