Death in Venice

Tour synopsis, cast & creatives

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. Sung in English, with English and Welsh surtitles.

Cast/Performers

Alexander Chance (Apollo), Roderick Williams (Old Man / Traveller), Mark le Brocq (Gustav)

Creatives/Company

Music: Britten
Lyrics: Myfanwy Piper (after Thomas Mann)
Company: Welsh National Opera
Director: Olivia Fuchs
Conductor: Leo Hussain