Synopsis
Peter Brook’s reimagining of Bizet’s popular opera Carmen condenses the grandeur of the original into an intimate theatrical experience. Bizet’s score has been cut, the orchestra reduced to 14 pieces, and only four singing roles remain.
Ernani is the opera that propelled Verdi to worldwide fame but has since become one of his lesser-performed works. It was his first collaboration with librettist Francesco Maria Piave, a hugely successful pairing that was followed by La traviata and Rigoletto.
This production of Ernani was be conducted by the Festival’s Artistic Director Adrian Kelly. Director Jamie Manton makes a welcome return to Buxton, following his critically acclaimed production of Eugene Onegin (2019). Since then, he’s enjoyed great success with English National Opera, The Canadian Opera Company and Nevil Holt Opera.
From the Editor...
Buxton International Festival approached me in 2024 to film a selection of their opera full-dress rehearsals, from which I'd turn around edits for trailers in both 16:9 and 9:16 formats before opening night, around two days later. These trailers would feature across BIF's web channels throughout the two-week festival.
- Marcus Brooks
