Coraline is an opera in two acts by English composer Mark-Anthony Turnage, with a libretto by Rory Mullarkey. It is based on the 2002 dark fantasy children's novella by Neil Gaiman.
| Coraline | |
|---|---|
| Opera by Mark-Anthony Turnage | |
| Librettist | Rory Mullarkey |
| Based on | Coraline by Neil Gaiman |
| Premiere | 27 March 2018 Barbican Centre, London |
The opera had its world premiere at the Barbican Centre in London from 27 March to 7 April 2018, presented by the Barbican and produced by the Royal Opera House in a co-production with Folkoperan, Opéra de Lille, Theater Freiburg and Victorian Opera.[1] The premiere was directed by Aletta Collins and conducted by Sian Edwards.[2][3]
Roles
edit| Role | Voice type | Primere Cast |
|---|---|---|
| Coraline | Soprano | Mary Bevan |
| Mother / Other Mother | Mezzo-soprano | Kitty Whately |
| Father / Other Father | Baritone | Alexander Robin Baker |
| Mr. Bobo / Other Mr. Bobo | Tenor | Harry Nicoll |
| Miss Spink / Other Miss Spink | Soprano | Gillian Keith |
| Miss Forcible / Other Miss Forcible | Mezzo-soprano | Frances McCafferty |
| Ghost Child 1 | Mezzo-soprano | Gillian Keith |
| Ghost Child 2 | Tenor | Harry Nicoll |
| Ghost Child 3 | Baritone | Dominic Sedgwick |
References
edit- ^ "Mark-Anthony Turnage: new opera Coraline announced". www.boosey.com. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ Ashley, Tim (30 March 2018). "Coraline review – creepy adaptation of Neil Gaiman's tale will turn kids on to opera". the Guardian. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ "As If It Couldn't Get Any Creepier, Neil Gaiman's 'Coraline' Is Becoming an Opera". Retrieved 9 April 2018.