Organization

Conductor

Martin Fitzpatrick

Singer

Tenor

Ian Bostridge

Mad Woman

Baritone

Ashley Riches

Ferryman

Neal Davies

The Traveler

Bass

James Creswell

Abbot

Child vocalist

Harry Jordan

Spirit of boy

Britten Sinfonia

Orchestra

Curlew River

London

United Kingdom

Barbican Centre

Milton Court Concert Hall

Curlew River: Curlew River Britten

Public

Private

Approved

Inspired by Japanese Noh theatre, Benjamin Britten's church parable is a truly striking work. Ian Bostridge heads a starry cast alongside Britten Sinfonia Voices and musicians. 

Benjamin Britten and William Plomer’s synthesis of a Noh play and Christian parable set in medieval East Anglia is a unique and extraordinary work – a piece shot through with the strange, exotic sounds of bells, un-tuned drums, organ and chamber ensemble. Curlew River sweeps audiences into a fascinating, unknown world portraying both Buddhist world views and Christian redemption beliefs.

Celebrated tenor Ian Bostridge heads a starry cast to reprise his acclaimed interpretation of the Madwoman. The cast also includes bass-baritone Ashley Riches as the Ferryman, alongside Britten Sinfonia and the orchestra’s own professional choir, Britten Sinfonia Voices, directed by Eamonn Dougan.

English

Curlew River by Britten, From (2020/2020), Conductor Martin Fitzpatrick, Milton Court Concert Hall, London, United Kingdom

Performance credits (Cast & Crew )

Cast

Ensemble

Program, About & Synopsis

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Further reading

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