Details

An opera written in 1991. The Death of Klinghoffer is based on the true story of the hijacking by terrorists of a cruise ship, the Achille Lauro, in 1985 and the subsequent murder of one of the passengers. A rich and complex work, it explores the divisions in the Middle East with an objective and even-handed approach. Running time: 2hrs 55mins

Cast/Performers

Alan Opie (Klinghoffer), Neal Davies (Captain), Michaela Martens (Marilyn Klinghoffer), Kathryn Harries (Australian Woman), James Cleverton (First Officer), Lucy Schaufer (Swiss Grandmother)

Creatives/Company

Music: John Adams
Lyrics: Alice Goodman
Producer: English National Opera
Conductor: Baldur Bronnimann
Director: Tom Morris
Design(s): Tom Pye, Finn Ross (video)
Costume: Laura Hopkins
Lighting: Jean Kalman
Choreographer: Arthur Pita
Other: Alice Goodman (librettist)

The Death of Klinghoffer

The Death of Klinghoffer (Opera or Operetta) production archive for QTIX code T0542090811. Details of all The Death of Klinghoffer archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1281171815

Archive Listings

25 Feb 12
to
9 Mar 12

London Coliseum
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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