Coraline (opera)
| Coraline | |
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| Opera by Mark-Anthony Turnage | |
| Librettist | Rory Mullarkey |
| Based on | Coraline by Neil Gaiman |
| Premiere | 27 March 2018 Barbican Centre, London |
Coraline is an opera in two acts by English composer Mark-Anthony Turnage, with a libretto by Rory Mullarkey. It is based on the 2002 dark fantasy children's novella by Neil Gaiman.
The opera had its world premiere at the Barbican Centre in London from 27 March to 7 April 2018, presented by the Barbican and produced by the Royal Opera House in a co-production with Folkoperan, Opéra de Lille, Theater Freiburg and Victorian Opera.[1] The premiere was directed by Aletta Collins and conducted by Sian Edwards.[2][3]
Roles[edit]
| Role | Voice type | Primere Cast |
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| Coraline | Soprano | Mary Bevan |
| Mother / Other Mother | Mezzo-soprano | Kitty Whately |
| Father / Other Father | Baritone | Alexander Robin Baker |
| Mr. Bobo / Other Mr. Bobo | Tenor | Harry Nicoll |
| Miss Spink / Other Miss Spink | Soprano | Gillian Keith |
| Miss Forcible / Other Miss Forcible | Mezzo-soprano | Frances McCafferty |
| Ghost Child 1 | Mezzo-soprano | Gillian Keith |
| Ghost Child 2 | Tenor | Harry Nicoll |
| Ghost Child 3 | Baritone | Dominic Sedgwick |
References[edit]
- ^ "Mark-Anthony Turnage: new opera Coraline announced". www.boosey.com. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ Ashley, Tim (30 March 2018). "Coraline review – creepy adaptation of Neil Gaiman's tale will turn kids on to opera". the Guardian. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ "As If It Couldn't Get Any Creepier, Neil Gaiman's 'Coraline' Is Becoming an Opera". Retrieved 9 April 2018.
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