Details

Each work distills a moment in Classical mythology. In The Cure the sorceress Medea applies her witchcraft to the aged Aeson, father of Jason, who is near death. In The Corridor Orpheus is leading his wife Eurydice from death into life. New Production. The Cure/The Corridor is a double-bill of chamber operas by the contemporary composer Harrison Birtwistle, performed to mark his 80th birthday.

Cast/Performers

Elizabeth Atherton (Medea / Eurydice), Mark Padmore (Jason / Aeson / Orpheus)

Creatives/Company

Music: Harrison Birtwistle
Lyrics: David Harsent
Producer(s): Royal Opera, Aldeburgh Music (with additional lsupport from the London Sinfonietta)
Conductor: Geoffrey Paterson
Director: Martin Duncan
Design: Alison Chitty
Costume: Alison Chitty
Lighting: Paul Pyant

The Cure/The Corridor

The Cure/The Corridor (Opera or Operetta) production archive for QTIX code T0907564387. Details of all The Cure/The Corridor archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S01586941300

Archive Listings

18 Jun 15
to
27 Jun 15

Royal Opera House
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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