The Turn of the Screw

Dear all,

Britten’s The Turn of the Screw returns in this striking chamber opera from Protected content , with music by Benjamin Britten and a libretto by Myfanwy Piper, based on Henry James’s enigmatic novella. Structured as a prologue and two acts, the work unfolds with remarkable economy, its intimate scale heightening the psychological tension at its centre.

The opera is conducted by Finnegan Downie Dear and staged by Claus Guth, whose productions are known for their clarity and psychological precision. Britten’s score, built on a theme and variations, mirrors the shifting perceptions of its protagonist, creating an atmosphere that is at once restrained and deeply unsettling.

The Turn of the Screw occupies a singular place in the twentieth-century repertoire, balancing ambiguity and intensity with almost clinical focus. It promises an evening of concentrated drama and haunting musical detail.

*in English with German and English surtitles

Feel free to choose your desired seat, we can meet before the opera starts,, or go for a drink after the opera ends. You can purchase your ticket from the link below:

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Warmly,
Fulya