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Chamber opera written by Thomas Ades in 1995 to a joint commission from London's Almeida Opera and the Cheltenham Festival. Based on the life of Margaret, Duchess of Argyll.
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- Creator
- composer, Thomas Adès ; libretto, Philip Hensher
- Format
- Videos, Slides, Films
- Language
- English
- Contributors
- Publication
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- [London] : Digital Classics DVD, [2005]
- ©2005
- Physical Details
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- 1 videodisc (161 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
- ISBNs
- 0769783503, 9780769783505
- OCLC
- ocm71292979
- Credits
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- Mary Plazas (Duchess) ; Heather Buck (Maid) ; Daniel Norman (Electrician) ; Graeme Broadbent (Hotel manager) ; Birmingham Contemporary Music Group ; Thomas Adès, conductor
- Directed for stage by David Alden ; set design, Jennifer Lernke ; costume design, Gideon Davey
- Chamber opera in 7 acts.
- Bonus documentary: Thomas Adès : music for the 21st century / produced and directed by Gerald Fox, 1999 (51 min.).
- Program notes and libretto in English in container.
- Originally produced for Channel 4 Television in 1999.
- DVD, all regions, widescreen 16:9 presentation; stereo.
- Sung in English.