Details

An Opera in two acts by Berlioz; text by the composer, after Shakespeare's comedy Much Ado About Nothing. Messina, 1700. While the Hero looks forward to seeing her love Claudio on his return from the wars, his friend Benedict is greeted more sardonically by Beatrice. Gradually the love beneath their banter is disclosed, and they agree to marry, as do Hero and Claudio. Sung in English. Running time 2 hours 15 minutes.

Cast/Performers

Ann Murray (Beatrice), Paul Nilon (Benedict), Rebecca Evans (Hero), Timothy Mirfin (Don Pedro), Ralph Mason (Leonato), Ivan Ludlow (Claudio), Anna Burford (Ursula), Donald Maxwell (Somarone)

Creatives/Company

Music: Berlioz
Company: Welsh National Opera
Conductor: Jean-Yves Ossonce
Producer(s): Elijah Moshinsky, Robin Tebbutt (revival)
Design: Michael Yeargan
Costume: Dona Granata
Lighting: Howard Harrison

Beatrice and Benedict

Beatrice and Benedict (Opera or Operetta) production archive for QTIX code T632780039. Details of all Beatrice and Benedict archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1875

Archive Listings

11 Oct 01 to 13 Oct 01	Sadler's Wells Theatre Inner London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive
6 Oct 01	New Theatre Cardiff, Glamorgan Performance Details => Venue archive

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