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Doctor Dee was the archetypal Renaissance Man studying the world from astrology and alchemy to physics and philosophy. His thirst for knowledge was insatiable and, as a key advisor to Elizabeth I, he is credited with providing much of the intelligence which shaped 'the British Empire' established under her rule. Dee also dabbled in the occult and, ultimately, this fascination destroyed him. Conned by a deranged medium, Dee's career ended in disgrace and sexual scandal and he died discredited and penniless.

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Music: Damon Albarn

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Archive listings for Dr Dee (2012)

Work type: Opera or Operetta.

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Albarn's music is an ingenious mix of pop vocals, much of which he will perform live on-stage, with contemporary orchestral music played on 16th-century period instruments. Rufus Norris's staging presents five centuries of English history and the three realms of earth, heaven and hell.Producer English National Opera. Producer Manchester International Festival. Producer London 2012 Festival. Conductor Stephen Higgins. Director Rufus Norris. Design Paul Atkinson. Costume Katrina Lindsay. Costume Jonathan Lipman (associate costume designer). Lighting Paule Constable). Director Scott Graham (movement). Director Steven Hoggett (movement). Director Frantic Assembly (movement). Design Lysander Ashton (video - for 59 Productions). Sound Paul Arditti. Other Andre de Ridder (orchestration consultant).

25 Jun 12 to 7 Jul 12

London Coliseum, West End :: V376
listing details L1779118184

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