LA Opera's The Turn of the Screw: Benjamin Britten's Adaptation of Classic Ghost Story
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (135 N. Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012)
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The LA Opera production of Benjamin Britten's The Turn of the Screw, based on the chilling psychological drama by Henry James, features soprano Patricia Racette as the Victorian governess who believes the children she's been hired to watch are haunted by ghosts. James Conlon conducts and offers a pre-show lecture prior to each performance.
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The last date listed for The Turn of the Screw was Friday March 25, 2011 / 7:30pm.
135 N. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles,
CA
90012
(213) 972-8001 LA Opera (213)-972-0711 (Dance at the MC)
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Francophonic on Other
It helps greatly to attend the pre-performance lecture, to better understand the work.
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James King on Where to Park
The center parking lot is convenient but getting out after the show takes time.
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8 Goldstar Member Reviews
This is drama at its finest. Turn of the Screw is (in my opinion) one of Britten's most accessible operas. The music is beautiful and involving and the story unfolds quickly with powerful climaxes. Boheme moves one to tears. Turn of the Screw moves one to chills. The production is intelligent and to-the-point. The spaces were usually spare and white, but with some object to let us know where we were (a Christmas tree for a living room, a tree limb for a forest). The staging is creepy and effective. The first appearance of Peter Quint to Miles will haunt me forever. The singing was first rate. Patricia Racette was noble and unhinged as the governess. Her voice can be raw in the upper regions but she's a fine actress and she uses her vocal failings to dramatic effect. William Burden knocked my socks off as Peter Quint. His voice is beautiful, flexible and he's a very intelligent musician. I'd love to hear him in a Baroque role. Tamara Wilson was excellent as Miss Jessel, as was Ann Murray as Mrs. Gross. The kids Michael Meo and Ashley Emerson were amazing. Meo almost stole the show with his cocky swagger and willfulness (what a brat!).Written on Mar 29 2011
But the real stars were James Conlon and the orchestra. With a smaller group of musicians, Conlon creates a miracle in the pit - every nuance, every emotion, every chill - it's all there. He's a marvelous conductor and we're lucky to have him
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Tristan
Phenomenal production. The pre-concert lecture by Conlen was excellent. Beauty of singing, engaging interesting direction and set that kept your attention and made concentrating on the production easy. Truly opera at its best.Written on Mar 28 2011
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James King
Very well sung and acted. This is, after all, the LA Opera. It probably helps to attend the pre performance lecture and even more to have actually read the book.Written on Mar 28 2011
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More Information About The Turn of the Screw
Website
http://www.laopera.com/production/1011/thescrew/index.aspx
Quotes & Highlights
- Watch a preview video.
- “Mesmerizing…a truly remarkable cast.” --Variety
- “Compelling theater...” --Los Angeles Times
- “Fascinating staging…such a great cast.” --Out West Arts
- “Exemplary in every element...” --Pasadena Star-News
- “Patricia Racette is electrifying.” --Concerto Net
Description
James Conlon conducts Britten's mesmerizing score that brings an unforgettable Henry James classic to the opera stage in a compelling production that perfectly captures the work's supernatural atmosphere. Soprano Patricia Racette makes her role debut as the Governess, determined to protect two small children from menacing spirits. Tenor William Burden and mezzo-soprano Ann Murray makes their Company debuts, respectively as the ghostly Peter Quint and the housekeeper, Mrs. Grose.