Greek

Synopsis

A Film by Peter Maniura and Jonathan Moore: Turnage's critically-acclaimed opera, set in London's backstreets, is a modern version of the Oedipus myth, based on a play by Steven Berkoff. The composer has matched the raw potency of Berkoff's graphic language and bold imagery with a rasping lyricism and remorseless drumbeat. This powerful television production was adapted by Jonathan Moore from his original stage version. The cast includes Helen Charnock, Fiona Kimm, Quentin Hayes and Richard Suart. Richard Bernas conducts The Almeida Ensemble. (Sung in English)

Additional Info

• No: R0469
• Composer: Mark-Anthony Turnage
• Conductor: Richard Bernas
• Orchestra: Almeida Ensemble
• Artists: Quentin Hayes, Helen Charnock, Fiona Kimm, Richard Stuart
• Production year: 1990
• Run time: 01:21:00
• Director: Stage Directors: Peter Maniura, Jonathan Moore
• Producers: Arthaus
• Format: HDTV