European Premiere of John Harbison's Opera 'Full Moon in March' in London
19th September 2012
Based on a play by W. B. Yeats, the story of Full Moon in March follows a beautiful Queen who has agreed to marry the suitor whose song moves her the most. A Swinehead presents himself and she is both attracted and repelled by him. He never gets to sing his song for her, at least not while alive. Two attendants describe and comment on the actions and themes of the opera and eventually take over as the protagonists' voices.
Dates
24th October 2012, 7.45pm, The Warehouse, 13 Theed St., London, SE1 8ST
26th October 2012, 7.45pm, The Warehouse, 13 Theed St., London, SE1 8ST
27th October 2012, 7.45pm, The Warehouse, 13 Theed St., London, SE1 8ST
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Notes to Editors
Composer John Harbison
Libretto Based on the play by W. B. Yeats
Conductor/Musical Director Odaline de la Martinez
Musicians Lontano
Stage Director Carmen Jakobi
Set Design Matt Deely
Costumes Matt Deely and Kimie Nakano
Lighting Designer Mark Howland
Stage Manager Rebecca Wing
The Queen Caryl Hughes
1st Attendant Charmian Bedford
2nd Attendant Edward Lee
The Swinehead Jeremy Huw Williams
Dancer Gwen Elfed Jones
