Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence
Storyline
Opera based on the story of Edward II and Piers Gaveston. Music by George Benjamin, libretto by Martin Crimp. BBC broadcast of the 2018 premiere at the Royal Opera House, the composer conducting, prefaced by commentary and interviews.
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Cast & Crew
Stéphane Degout
King
Barbara Hannigan
Isabel
Gyula Orendt
Gaveston/Stranger
Peter Hoare
Mortimer
Samuel Boden
Boy/Young King
Ocean Barrington-Cook
Girl
Jennifer France
Witness 1/Singer 1/Woman 1
Krisztina Szabó
Witness 2/Singer 2/Woman 2
Andri Björn Róbertsson
Witness 3/Madman
Frequently Asked Questions
Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence was released on May 10, 2018.
The runtime of Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence is 1h 31m.
Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence is a Music movie.
Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence was directed by Katie Mitchell.
The main cast of Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence includes Stéphane Degout, Barbara Hannigan, Gyula Orendt.
Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence is originally in English.