Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence
Opera based on the story of Edward II and Piers Gaveston.Music by George Benjamin, libretto by Martin Crimp.BBC broadcast of the 2018 premiere at the Royal Opera House, the composer conducting, prefaced by commentary and interviews.
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Opera based on the story of Edward II and Piers Gaveston. Music by George Benjamin, libretto by Martin Crimp. BBC broadcast of the 2018 premiere at the Royal Opera House, the composer conducting, prefaced by commentary and interviews.
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- May 10, 2018
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- 1h 31m
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