Details

An opera written in 1991. The Death of Klinghoffer is based on the true story of the hijacking by terrorists of a cruise ship, the Achille Lauro, in 1985 and the subsequent murder of one of the passengers. A rich and complex work, it explores the divisions in the Middle East with an objective and even-handed approach. Running time: 2hrs 55mins

Cast/Performers

Alan Opie (Klinghoffer), Neal Davies (Captain), Michaela Martens (Marilyn Klinghoffer), Kathryn Harries (Australian Woman), James Cleverton (First Officer), Lucy Schaufer (Swiss Grandmother)

Creatives/Company

Music: John Adams
Lyrics: Alice Goodman
Producer: English National Opera
Conductor: Baldur Bronnimann
Director: Tom Morris
Design(s): Tom Pye, Finn Ross (video)
Costume: Laura Hopkins
Lighting: Jean Kalman
Choreographer: Arthur Pita
Other: Alice Goodman (librettist)