Robert Saxton 's first opera is based on a play by Arnold Wesker. Set in the 14th century, it tells of a girl imprisoned for her faith, and her struggle to achieve spiritual release. (soprano) (bass) (tenor) (tenor)
Children from Allerton Grange Middle School; English Northern Philharmonia conductor Diego Masson
7.05 Before the opera,
Robert Saxton and Arnold Wesker discuss the process of transforming a stage play into an opera, with Michael Berkeley.