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Recognised internationally as one of the most important composers of our time, Brian Ferneyhough breaks operatic convention with
Shadowtime, an intriguing music-theatre piece comprising seven scenes. The British composer's first operatic work - premiered at the Munich Biennale in May 2004 - is based on the life of the great writer and philosopher, Walter Benjamin. A beautiful 'opera of thought', it transcends boundaries, combining intricate musicals layering with passionate expression and poetic allusions. Concert performance. Running time 2 hours 10 mins
Cast/Performers
Nicolas Hodges (solo pianist / narrator),
Mats Scheidegger (guitar),
Ekkehard Abele,
Angelika Luz,
Monika Meier-Schmid,
Anja Paulus,
Silke Storz,
Sabine Schilling,
Barbara Stein,
Christiane Schmeling,
Janet Collins,
Martin Nagy,
Bernhard Gartner,
Frank Bossert,
Stefan Weible,
Andreas Fischer,
Guillermo Anzorena,
Matthias Horn,
Tobias SchlierfCreatives/Company
Music:
Brian FerneyhoughLyrics:
Charles BernsteinProducer:
English National Opera (in association with BBC Radio 3)
Company(s):
Neue Vocalsolisten Stuttgart,
Nieuw Ensemble AmsterdamConductor:
Jurjen Hempel