perelandra the opera
Posted by joshApr 29
For those of you who might be in Oxford this summer, you might want to check out an opera that is based on the work of C.S. Lewis
PERELANDRA the OperaMusic : Donald Swann Libretto : David Marsh Based on the book by C.S. Lewis The opera was written in collaboration with C.S. Lewis between 1960 and 1964. The sale of the film rights shortly after Lewis' death, however, placed a long-term embargo on its performance. The opera is now receiving a long-awaited second premiere. It is to be performed in its original, three-act version as a ‘theatrical oratorio’. Performances: 25 June 2009, Keble College Chapel, Oxford 26 June 2009, Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford
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Unfortunately, I won’t be able to make it, because it’s right around the time of my wedding. Who knows if this will make it to the States or not…
One comment
Comment by Douglas Wilkie on June 18, 2009 at 11:05 am
It’s a ‘blast’ from the past…I was involved (as trombone in the orchestra) in the original performance of this opera, Mermaid Theatre, London. My memory doesn’t stretch to the date but it was pre ‘65 and many of those taking part were from Cambridge.