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 supertitles

Cast/Performers

Paul Nilon (Gustav von Aschenbach), William Dazeley (The Traveller), Tom Verney (The Voice of Apollo), Joshua Owen Mills (Hotel Porter), Henry Manning (English Clerk)

Creatives/Company

Music: Britten
Lyrics: Myfanwy Piper (after Thomas Mann)
Company(s): Garsington Opera, Garsington Opera Orchestra and Chorus
Conductor: Steuart Bedford
Director: Paul Curran
Design: Kevin Knight
Lighting: Bruno Poet
Choreographer: Andreas Heise