The first broadcast of James MacMillan 's first opera, based on a play by John Clifford.
Scottish Opera 's production, sung in English, is introduced by Geoffrey Baskerville. The work is a powerful and dramatic tale of love, betrayal, murder and revenge: set in the 14th century, it is the story of the murder of Ines de Castro, Spanish mistress of the crown prince of Portugal.
London Voices,
Chorus and Orchestra of Scottish
Opera, conductor Richard Armstrong Act
7.40 The Making of an Opera
James MacMillan describes to Brian
Morton the process of composing his first full-scale opera, from initial inspiration to the final rehearsals.
8.00 Act 2