Clemency

VENUE : King's Theatre

FESTIVAL: Edinburgh International Festival

CATEGORY: Opera

Clemency

James MacMillan
Libretto by Michael Symmons Roberts
Derek Clark
Conductor
Katie Mitchell Director

Sarah and Abraham are visited in their old age by three travellers. Their conversation becomes increasingly unsettling and the visitors make the unlikely claim that Sarah is to have a new child. As the couple wonder who the bearers of such news might be, talk turns to a mission of vengeance, and a horrifying plan that leaves them pleading for their neighbours’ lives.

Clemency puts a contemporary twist to a Biblical tale, creating the spiritual intensity and reflection for which James MacMillan’s work is so well known, and was received to great acclaim at its world premiere in London’s Royal Opera House in May 2011. MacMillan’s richly coloured 50-minute work is for the intimate forces of five singers and string orchestra and is a haunting piece with a potent lasting impact.

Commissioned by Scottish Opera, ROH2, Britten Sinfonia and Boston Lyric Opera. Co-produced by Scottish Opera and ROH2.

Friday 31 August 8.00pm & Saturday 1 September 4.00pm
King’s Theatre, Edinburgh
Tickets
£25 £12.50
50 minutes approximately
eif.co.uk/clemency

Rating
 

Tickets from £12.50

01/09/2012

This event has no further performances scheduled at this time

Clemency

Clemency

James MacMillan
Libretto by Michael Symmons Roberts
Derek Clark
Conductor
Katie Mitchell Director

Sarah and Abraham are visited in their old age by three travellers. Their conversation becomes increasingly unsettling and the visitors make the unlikely claim that Sarah is to have a new child. As the couple wonder who the bearers of such news might be, talk turns to a mission of vengeance, and a horrifying plan that leaves them pleading for their neighbours’ lives.

Clemency puts a contemporary twist to a Biblical tale, creating the spiritual intensity and reflection for which James MacMillan’s work is so well known, and was received to great acclaim at its world premiere in London’s Royal Opera House in May 2011. MacMillan’s richly coloured 50-minute work is for the intimate forces of five singers and string orchestra and is a haunting piece with a potent lasting impact.

Commissioned by Scottish Opera, ROH2, Britten Sinfonia and Boston Lyric Opera. Co-produced by Scottish Opera and ROH2.

Friday 31 August 8.00pm & Saturday 1 September 4.00pm
King’s Theatre, Edinburgh
Tickets
£25 £12.50
50 minutes approximately
eif.co.uk/clemency

Rating
 
  • Tickets from
    £12.50
  • Dates
    From 01/09/2012 To 01/09/2012

This event has no further performances scheduled at this time

Venue Details

King's Theatre

The King's opened in 1906 and is much loved among Edinburgh's residents. Originally built as a variety theatre, the King's plays host to Festival 09 theatre productions.

Parking:

Leven Street and Home Street are Greenways and controlled by Police.
Limited single yellow line parking on Tarvit Street approximately 30 metres away.
Ramped access adjacent to the Box Office or three steps.

Access Information:

Four wheelchair spaces available in the stalls.
Wheelchair access is at the side of the Theatre.
Please notify staff at Box Office to gain entry.
Sennheiser infra-red system available on request.
Receivers for use either with or without a hearing aid are available and can be collected from the foyer.
Unisex accessible adapted toilet on stalls level.
Bars on all levels are only accessible by stairs. However, theatre staff are available to bring refreshments to those who require assistance. Please request this service prior to the start of the performance.
Guide dogs and hearing dogs welcome.
Staff available to assist.

Call 0131 473 2089 if you have any further questions about the King's Theatre.

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