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Ryan Wigglesworth (Composer) | Ryan Wigglesworth (Librettist) | William Shakespeare (Author of original text)
The Winter's Tale
Opera in three acts based on the play by William Shakespeare
Libretto prepared by the composer
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Description
King Leontes’ jealous rage results in the death of his loyal wife Hermione days after she has given birth. Leontes orders for the baby to be killed, but many years later, truth surfaces as a crocus at the first sign of thaw.
Ryan Wigglesworth’s first opera is a luminous, persuasive retelling of William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale. His natural sense for dramatic narrative brings clarity to this tragedy-turned-romance, its brooding opening act unfolding gradually into a light-hearted scherzo. Written as the culmination of Wigglesworth’s tenure as Artist in Residence with English National Opera, The Winter’s Tale is not to be missed.
Ryan Wigglesworth’s first opera is a luminous, persuasive retelling of William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale. His natural sense for dramatic narrative brings clarity to this tragedy-turned-romance, its brooding opening act unfolding gradually into a light-hearted scherzo. Written as the culmination of Wigglesworth’s tenure as Artist in Residence with English National Opera, The Winter’s Tale is not to be missed.
Orchestral Cast
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Cast
Leontes · bass-baritone - Polixenes · baritone - Hermione · soprano - Camillo · tenor - Antigonus · bass - Paulina · mezzo-soprano - Perdita · mezzo-soprano - Florizel · tenor - Shepherd · bass - Mamillius · actor (silent role) - Three guards · tenors/baritones ad lib. - Court official · tenor - Servant · baritone - SATB chorus
More Information
Title:
The Winter's Tale
Opera in three acts based on the play by William Shakespeare
Libretto prepared by the composer
Language:
English
Publisher/Label:
Schott Music
Year of composition:
2015 - 2016
Duration:
90 ′
World Premiere:
February 27, 2017 · London (UK)
London Coliseum
Iain Paterson, Leontes; Sophie Bevan, Hermione; Samantha Price, Perdita; Leigh Melrose, Polixenes; Anthony Gregory, Florizel; Susan Bickley, Paulina; Neal Davies, Antigonus/Shepherd; Timothy Robinson, Camillo · Conductor: Ryan Wigglesworth · English National Opera Orchestra
Original staging: Rory Kinnear · Costumes: Moritz Junge · Set desing: Vicki Mortimer
(scenic)
London Coliseum
Iain Paterson, Leontes; Sophie Bevan, Hermione; Samantha Price, Perdita; Leigh Melrose, Polixenes; Anthony Gregory, Florizel; Susan Bickley, Paulina; Neal Davies, Antigonus/Shepherd; Timothy Robinson, Camillo · Conductor: Ryan Wigglesworth · English National Opera Orchestra
Original staging: Rory Kinnear · Costumes: Moritz Junge · Set desing: Vicki Mortimer
(scenic)
Commissioned work :
Commissioned by English National Opera
Technical Details
Product number:
LSL 10461
Performances
The Winter's Tale
Conductor: Ryan Wigglesworth
Orchestra: English National Opera Orchestra
March 14, 2017 |
London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , London Coliseum
19:30
The Winter's Tale
Conductor: Ryan Wigglesworth
Orchestra: English National Opera Orchestra
March 10, 2017 |
London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , London Coliseum
19:30
The Winter's Tale
Conductor: Ryan Wigglesworth
Orchestra: English National Opera Orchestra
March 8, 2017 |
London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , London Coliseum
19:30
The Winter's Tale
Conductor: Ryan Wigglesworth
Orchestra: English National Opera Orchestra
March 3, 2017 |
London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , London Coliseum
19:30
The Winter's Tale
Conductor: Ryan Wigglesworth
Orchestra: English National Opera Orchestra
February 27, 2017 |
London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , London Coliseum — World Premiere
19:30
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