Details
Based upon Henry James' ghost tale. A young governess is despatched to the country to take charge of two small children by their distant uncle. Her charges appear to be the very picture of "deep sweet serenity" but there are sinister forces at work and her idyll is soon to be destroyed by terror. Sung in English. Finish time approx. 21:40.
Cast/Performers
William Burden (Prologue / Peter Quint),
Camilla Tilling (Governess),
Anne-Marie Owens (Mrs Grose),
Emma Bell (Miss Jessel)
Creatives/Company
Music:
Benjamin BrittenLyrics:
Myfanwy PiperProducer:
Glyndebourne Festival OperaCompany:
London Philharmonic OrchestraConductor:
Edward GardnerDirector:
Jonathan KentDesign:
Paul BrownLighting:
Mark Henderson