The Minotaur

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T1485249869 (ROH08) World Premiere. Sung in English with surtitles. Approx running time 3 hours. Commissioned by The Royal Opera. Generously supported by Columbia Foundation of San Francisco with additional support from The Peter Moores Foundation.Producer Royal Opera. Conductor Antonio Pappano. Director Stephen Langridge. Design Alison Chitty. Lighting Paul Pyant. Choreographer Philippe Giraudeau. Performer John Tomlinson (The Minotaur). Performer Johan Reuter (Theseus). Performer Christine Rice (Ariadne). Performer Andrew Watts (Snake Priestess). Performer Rebecca Bottone (Innocent). Performer Pumeza Matshikiza (Innocent). Performer Wendy Dawn Thompson (Innocent). Performer Christopher Ainslie (Innocent). Performer Tim Mead (Innocent). Performer Philip Langridge (Translator). Performer Amanda Echalaz (Kere).

15 Apr 08 to 3 May 08

Royal Opera House, West End :: V377 listing details L2136573383

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Opera or Operetta :: Part man, part beast, the Minotaur is trapped in a labyrinth and constrained by his violent role there, yet he longs to discover his own identity and his own voice. Among the innocents of a blood sacrifice Athens must pay to Crete is Theseus, who has come to challenge the violent Minotaur, but also attracts the attention of Ariadne - and it is her help that ensures his success in the labyrinth.

Music	Harrison Birtwistle
Lyrics	David Harsent