Details

A music teacher and frustrated academic longs for recognition, and to be at the cutting edge of his art. When a mysterious stranger offers him technology that unlocks a hidden power in music, including sending hard data and controlling machines, he is quick to accept. But there are, he discovers, unintended and dangerous consequences in leaping first and asking questions afterwards. The opera will also feature nearly 50 children from the Youth Opera Company who will play the roles of the school children.

Cast/Performers

Andrew Dickinson (George), Stephanie Marshall (Susannah), Bryn Terfel (Mephistopheles - pre-recorded voice)

Creatives/Company

Music: Matthew Herbert
Lyrics: Matthew Herbert
Producer: Royal Opera
Company(s): Royal Opera House Youth Opera Company, Youth Opera Company
Conductor: Tim Murray
Director(s): Matthew Herbert, Sasha Milavic Davies
Design(s): Becs Andrews, Sam Meech (video)
Lighting: Paul Knott