Details

Matrinu's last major work and only tragic opera. Based on the book by Nikos Kazantzakis, Christ Recrucified. A group of Greek villagers perform a passion play and slowly grow into the roles that they are portraying leading to a clash with a group of dispossessed refugees. Sung in English.

Cast/Performers

Jorma Silvasti (Monolios), Marie McLaughlin (Katerina), Gregory Yurisich (Grigoris), Gwynne Howell (Fotis), Timothy Robinson (Yannakos), Robin Leggate (Panais), Jeremy White (Archon), Peter Auty (Michelis), Roderick Earle (Kostandis), Peter Wedd (Nikolio), Alasdair Elliott (Andonis), Jenny Grahn (Lenio), Elizabeth Sikora (Old Woman), Grant Dickson (Old Refugee), Richard Angas (Aga), Terry Jenkins (Schoolmaster)

Creatives/Company

Music: Martinu
Company: Royal Opera
Director: David Pountney
Design: Stefanos Lazaridis
Costume: Marie-Jeanne Lecca
Conductor: Charles Mackerras
Lighting: Davy Cunningham