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ENO: Nico Muhly's Marnie

09/12/2017

BBC Radio 3 - Opera on 3, ENO: Nico Muhly's Marnie

World premiere of Nico Muhly's Marnie from ENO conducted by Martyn Brabbins.

Tom Service presents the world premiere of Nico Muhly's psychological thriller Marnie, from ENO. Sasha Cooke stars in the title role, conducted by Martyn Brabbins.

Tom Service presents Nico Muhly's 'Marnie', from ENO. Based on the novel by Winston Graham and set in the 1950's, Marnie makes her living by embezzling from her employers before moving on. She is finally caught in the act by one of her employers, Mark Rutland who then blackmails her into marriage. Sasha Cooke stars in the title role, with Daniel Okulitch as Mark Rutland., with ENO Music Director Martyn Brabbins. Tom Service is joined by Fiona Maddocks for the World Premiere of this compelling psychological thriller.


Marnie ..... Sasha Cooke (mezzo-soprano)
Mark Rutland ..... Daniel Okulitch (bass-baritone)
Terry ..... James Laing (countertenor)
Mrs Rutland ..... Lesley Garrett (soprano)
Lucy ..... Diana Montague (mezzo-soprano)
Mr Strutt ..... Alasdair Elliott (tenor)
Marnie's Mother ..... Kathleen Wilkinson (mezzo-soprano)
Laura Fleet ..... Eleanor Dennis (soprano)
Malcolm Fleet ..... Matthew Durkan (baritone))
Dr Roman ..... Darren Jeffery (bass-baritone)
Little boy ..... Leo Sellis
English National Opera Chorus and Orchestra
Martyn Brabbins (conductor).

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