Geoff Read

Glass and Music Theatre Wales Get Result in Kafka’s The Trial

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Glass: The Trial. The latest opera from Philip Glass to the libretto of Christopher Hampson, based upon the book by Franz Kafka, performed by Music Theatre Wales / Mike Rafferty (conductor),. Birmingham Repertory Theatre, 10:11:2014 (GR).

Pic credit Clive Barda l-r: Johnny Herford (Josef K), Nicholas Folwell, Gwion Thomas, Michael Bennett Amanda Forbes, Michael Druiett (Courtroom Crowd), Paul Curievici (Student Berthold), Rowan Hellier (Washerwoman)
l-r: Johnny Herford (Josef K), Nicholas Folwell, Gwion Thomas, Michael Bennett Amanda Forbes, Michael Druiett (Courtroom Crowd),
Paul Curievici (Student Berthold), Rowan Hellier (Washerwoman)
Photo Credit Clive Barda

 

 

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Remembering Lyndon Jenkins (1938-2014): A Leading Player on the Concert Scene

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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Remembering Lyndon Jenkins (1938-2014):  A Leading Player on the Concert Scene

Birmingham’s Symphony Hall opened in April 1991 and the following year Lyndon Jenkins joined the management team as Special Projects Manager. Although he retired from this position in 2004, he was retained until recently as Music Adviser.

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