ROH: Lessons in Love and Violence

Synopsis

Lessons in Love and Violence, the new opera by composer George Benjamin and playwright Martin Crimp, two of Britain’s most celebrated artists, received a glowing reception from audiences and critics alike on its world premiere at the Royal Opera House in London. In a modern day setting it tells the powerful and thrilling story of King Edward II, whose romantic relationship with the Earl of Cornwall, Piers Gaveston, tears his country and his family apart. Barbara Hannigan is as “outstanding as ever”! (Financial Times)

Additional Info

• No: A02050124
• Composer: George Benjamin
• Conductor: George Benjamin
• Orchestra: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
• Artists: Stéphane Degout, Barbara Hannigan, Gyula Orendt, Peter Hoare
• Production year: 2018
• Run time: 01:28:00
• Director: Stage Director: Katie Mitchell
• Producers: Royal Opera House, BBC, François Roussillon et Associés, Arte Concert and medici.tv in cooperation with UNITEL
• Format: HDTV 16:9