Details

Gustav von Aschenbach, a novelist in crisis, leaves Munich for Venice in search of fresh inspiration. Aschenbach is captivated by the beauty both of the place and Polish boy Tadzio. Britten's sensual final opera is tinged with mortality, and an exotic orchestral score conveys the story to great dramatic effect. New Production

Cast/Performers

Alan Oke (Gustav von Aschenbach), Peter Savidge (Traveller / Elderly Fop / Old Gondolier / Hotel Manager / Hotel Barber / Leader of the Players / Voice of Dionysus), Christopher Ainslie (Voice of Apollo - ex tbc), James Laing (Voice of Apollo - ex tbc), Damien Thantrey (English Clerk)

Creatives/Company

Music: Britten
Lyrics: Myfanwy Piper (after Thomas Mann)
Company: Opera North
Conductor: Richard Farnes
Director(s): Yoshi Oida (original director), Rob Kearley (revival director)
Design: Tom Schenk
Costume: Richard Hudson
Lighting: Paule Constable (original lighting designer)
Choreographer: Daniela Kurz