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Written On Skin

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When Written on Skin had its premiere at the 2012 Festival d'Aix-en-Provence, conducted by George Benjamin himself, it received a standing ovation. The opera's arrival at Covent Garden in 2013 was eagerly anticipated, and provided…

DirectorKatie Mitchell
WriterMartin Crimp

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Cast · Directed by Katie Mitchell

CPChristopher Purves
Christopher Purves
BHBarbara Hannigan
Barbara Hannigan
BMBejun Mehta
Bejun Mehta
VSVictoria Simmonds
Victoria Simmonds
ACAllan Clayton
Allan Clayton
GB
George Benjamin
Conductor
OH
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

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