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. Sung in English with English surtitles.

Creatives/Company

Music: Britten
Lyrics: Myfanwy Piper (after Thomas Mann)
Producer(s): Royal Opera, Volksoper Wien
Director: David McVicar
Design: Vicki Mortimer
Lighting: Paule Connstable
Choreographer: Lynne Page