Performance

Venue	Roundhouse
	Also: Studio 42, The Clore
Town	West End
County	Greater London
From	6th October 2016
To	6th October 2016
When	20:00
Roundhouse (V242)
Current/Future Listings
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Date of change: 23 Aug 16 - T2075594241

The Knife of Dawn

Work:: The Knife of Dawn (S1155139072)

The Knife of Dawn explores the life and mind of Guyanese poet and political activist Martin Carter as he boldly fights for his country's independence. As one of the UK's leading young composers, Kendall writes music of great beauty and intricacy. In this, her operatic debut, she takes inspiration from one of the Caribbean's most influential writers, setting Carter's own lyrical and evocative poems, drawn together into a moving new libretto by Tessa McWatt. Set in 1953 during Carter's imprisonment, The Knife of Dawn vividly reveals the personal struggles of a courageous artist, exploring cultural, political and social issues still very relevant today.

Music	Hannah Kendall
Lyrics	Tessa McWatt

Production:: (T2075594241)

Director	John Walton
Design	Martin Thomas
Lighting	Zoe Spurr
Director	Svetlana Biba (movement director)
Producer	Rhuti Carr
Conductor	Rebecca Miller
Performer	Eric Greene (solo baritone)
Performer	Eric Greene (solo baritone)
Performer	Anna Snow (soprano 1 / Juice Vocal Ensemble)
Performer	Sarah Dacey (soprano 2 / Juice Vocal Ensemble)
Performer	Kerry Andrew (alto / Juice Vocal Ensemble)
Performer	Vicky Lester (harp)
Performer	Mandhira de Saram (violin)
Performer	Clifton Harrison (viola)
Performer	Zoe Martlew (violoncello)

Listing:: L01222802341

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