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Each work distills a moment in Classical mythology. In The Cure the sorceress Medea applies her witchcraft to the aged Aeson, father of Jason, who is near death. In The Corridor Orpheus is leading his wife Eurydice from death into life.

Creatives/Company

Music: Harrison Birtwistle
Lyrics: David Harsent

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Archive listings for The Cure/The Corridor (2015)

Work type: Opera or Operetta.

T0907564387

New Production. The Cure/The Corridor is a double-bill of chamber operas by the contemporary composer Harrison Birtwistle, performed to mark his 80th birthday.Producer Royal Opera. Producer Aldeburgh Music (with additional lsupport from the London Sinfonietta). Conductor Geoffrey Paterson. Director Martin Duncan. Design Alison Chitty. Costume Alison Chitty. Lighting Paul Pyant. Performer Elizabeth Atherton (Medea / Eurydice). Performer Mark Padmore (Jason / Aeson / Orpheus).

18 Jun 15 to 27 Jun 15

Royal Opera House, West End :: V377
listing details L0336822274

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