Description
The Turn of the Screw 2-DVD Set – Benjamin Britten’s Masterpiece
UPC: 809478009078
Product Features
- Title: The Turn of the Screw
- Composer: Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
- Production: BBC Wales, directed by Katie Mitchell
- Performers: Lisa Milne (The Governess), Mark Padmore (Quint), Catrin Wyn Davies (Miss Jessel), Diana Montague (Mrs Grose), Nicholas Kirby Johnson (Miles), Caroline Wise (Flora)
- Conductor: Richard Hickox with the City of London Sinfonia
- Format: 2-DVD Set, All Regions
- Audio Formats: Stereo
- Subtitles: Not specified
- Running Time: Not specified
- Year: 2005
- Publisher: Opus Arte, BBC Wales
Overview
Benjamin Britten's "The Turn of the Screw" is a chilling opera based on Henry James' famous 1898 novella. Composed in 1954, the opera is a masterclass in psychological drama and musical tension, weaving themes of innocence, corruption, and the supernatural into a haunting score. This production, directed by Katie Mitchell for BBC Wales, returns to the novella's original late-19th-century setting, immersing the audience in a world of uncertainty where the line between reality and the supernatural blurs.
Starring Lisa Milne as the troubled Governess and Mark Padmore as the eerie ghost Quint, this production captures the opera’s dark, unsettling atmosphere, emphasizing the ambiguous and unnerving relationships between the characters. Conducted by Richard Hickox with the City of London Sinfonia, the performance is deeply atmospheric, with a cast that delivers standout performances in one of the 20th century's most enigmatic operas.
Interesting Facts
- Benjamin Britten composed "The Turn of the Screw" in 1954, and it has since become one of his most frequently performed operas due to its intense psychological depth and innovative score.
- Katie Mitchell, known for her bold, cinematic approach to theatre, brings a fresh perspective to this production, staying true to the original novella’s haunting ambiguity.
- Lisa Milne’s portrayal of the Governess is critically acclaimed, delivering both vulnerability and strength in this complex role.
- Mark Padmore brings an eerie intensity to the ghostly Quint, a role that is pivotal to the opera’s unsettling dynamic.
- The opera remains a topic of much discussion and analysis, particularly in its treatment of the supernatural and the mysterious fates of the children.
Track Listing
- Act 1
- Act 2
Extra Features:
- Synopsis
- Cast Gallery
Publishers
- Opus Arte
- BBC Wales
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