The opera by British composer George Benjamin, titled 'Written on Skin', will be staged at the Royal Opera House, London, from January 13 to 30, 2017. The libretto is written by Martin Crimp.'Written on Skin' draws on a 12th-century Occitan legend about the troubadour Guillem de Cabestaing. Crimp’s text pulls out the story’s enduring themes of love, passion and violence, with a contemporary twist -mysterious 21st-century angels watch over the enfolding drama. Benjamin’s strikingly beautiful score – compared to Pelléas et Mélisande and Wozzeck – moves with breathtaking agility from moments of heightened stillness to unmistakable brutality. It is one of the most successful new operas of recent times. The performance is showcased at Royal Opera House, Bow Street, Covent Garden. London - WC2E 9DD. For further details, visit, www.roh.org.ukClick on the Slideshow for a sneak peek at the show.
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