The Turn of the Screw

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Event The Turn of the Screw
Venue Opera Theatre (Sydney Opera House), Sydney, NSW
Umbrella Event Festival of Sydney 1991
First Date 15 February 1991
Opening Date 15 February 1991
Last Date 5 March 1991
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description Based on the classic ghost story by Henry James, Britten's chamber opera is a thrilling masterpiece.
Description Source Brochure
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Opera
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Benjamin Britten Composer
David Stanhope Conductor
Stephen Curtis Designer
Neil Armfield Director
Nigel Levings Lighting Designer
Elijah Moshinsky Set Designer
Wendy Dixon Singer: Soprano
Margaret Haggart Singer: Soprano
Amanda Thane Singer: Soprano
Anson Austin Singer: Tenor
Robert Gard Singer: Tenor
Resources
Works
Text Nationality England
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information 6 performances: Feb 15, 18, 22 & 27 and Mar 2 & 5.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Marion Roubos-Bennett Collection Australian Opera Programmes
Brochure PROMPT Collection. National Library of Australia
Brochure Sydney Opera House Diary Feb/Mar 1991
Programme PROMPT Collection. National Library of Australia
Event Identifier 64368
Dataset AusStage