Details

The story is based around the Biblical narrative of Abraham and Sarah, to whom a new baby is foretold in their old age. But this new interpretation also features three dark angels in an intense, compact chamber opera version of the story. Sung in English

Cast/Performers

Janis Kelly (Sarah), Grant Doyle (Abraham), Adam Green, Andrew Tortise, Eamonn Mulhall

Creatives/Company

Music: James MacMillan
Lyrics: Michael Symmons Roberts
Producer(s): Royal Opera House2, Scottish Opera
Director(s): Katie Mitchell, Joseph Alford (movement)
Design: Alex Eales
Costume: John Bright
Lighting: Jon Clark
Company: Britten Sinfonia
Conductor: Clark Rundell