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In the Locked Room

Opera in 1 act
Libretto by David Harsent based on a short story by Thomas Hardy
Wenn wir den Ausgangspunkt von Thomas Hardy Geschichte betrachten, fühlen wir uns in die Gegenwart, zu einem heutigen Blick auf die Novelle transportiert. Diese Sicht verdeutlicht, welche Macht der menschliche Geist über die Handlungen einer Person hat. Eine verschlossene Tür kann eine Obsession so entzünden, dass Realität und Fantasie zu verschwimmen beginnen.
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Taking Thomas Hardy’s short story as its starting point, we are transported to the present for a contemporary take on the novella which explores the power the mind can have over that person’s actions. A closed door sparks an obsession so strong that the boundaries between reality and fantasy begin to blur.

Ella and her high-finance husband Stephen rent a room in a holiday home on the coast, owned by Susan. Ella discovers that a locked room in the house is rented by a poet - Ben Pascoe - whose work holds a deep fascination for her. The room is held for Pascoe, though he visits rarely.
Ella's obsession with Pascoe grows in parallel with the progress of Stephen's biggest City deal. She begins by imagining the poet's voice as she reads his work, but this quickly grows to fantasised encounters with Pascoe in his locked room. Stephen returns from the City and makes love to Ella, but it is not him she wishes for. We see the real Pascoe only once, with Susan.
As Stephen's financial dreams are realised and Ella's fantasy consumes her, she learns of Pascoe's death. Despite her changed circumstances, Ella chooses to stay in her new world.

Orchestral Cast

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Cast

Ella Foley · soprano - Susan Wheeler · mezzo-soprano - Stephen Foley · tenor - Ben Pascoe · baritone

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Title:
In the Locked Room
Opera in 1 act
Libretto by David Harsent based on a short story by Thomas Hardy
Language:
English
Edition:
Performance material
Awards:
Mar 1, 2013

Nominated for 2013 Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Opera

Publisher/Label:
Schott Music Ltd., London
Year of composition:
2011 - 2012
Duration:
45 ′
World Premiere:
August 30, 2012 · Edinburgh (UK)
Traverse Theatre
Edinburgh International Festival 2012
Players from the Orchestra of Scottish Opera · Conductor: Michael Rafferty
Original staging: Michael McCarthy · Costumes: Music Theatre Wales and Scottish Opera · Set design: Music Theatre Wales and Scottish Opera
(scenic)
Commissioned work :
This work was commissioned by Music Theatre Wales and Scottish Opera and was made possible with funding through Beyond Borders from the PRS for Music Foundation, Creative Scotland, Arts Council Northern Ireland, Arts Council Wales and Foyle Foundation
Series:

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Product number:
LSL 10322

Performances

Set Ascending Direction
  • In the Locked Room
    Conductor: Andrew Gourlay
    November 3, 2021 | London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Wigmore Hall
  • In the Locked Room
    Conductor: Michael Rosewell
    Orchestra: RCM International Opera School
    July 3, 2018 | London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Britten Theatre
    19:00
  • In the Locked Room
    Conductor: Michael Rosewell
    Orchestra: RCM International Opera School
    July 2, 2018 | London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Britten Theatre
    19:00
  • In the Locked Room
    Conductor: Michael Rosewell
    Orchestra: RCM International Opera School
    June 29, 2018 | London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Britten Theatre
    19:00
  • In the Locked Room
    Conductor: Michael Rosewell
    Orchestra: RCM International Opera School
    June 27, 2018 | London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Britten Theatre
    19:00
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