Think about it, you don't get many operas where science forms the basis for the plot. Beyond John Adams' Doctor Atomic, how many operas can you name where science even gets a look in? Which means that I am even more excited than usual about the latest Jonathan Dove premiere. His opera, Itch, has been commissioned by Opera Holland Park and premieres tomorrow (22 July 2023). Dove's opera, with a libretto by Alasdair Middleton, is based on Simon Mayo's pair of books, Itch and Itch Rocks, which were originally written as entertainment for Mayo's science-loving son.
We are promised 'An element-hunting thriller spliced with brilliant operatic set pieces and big emotions'. Jessica Cottis conducts, Stephen Barlow directs with a cast including Adam Temple-Smith, Natasha Agarwal, Rebecca Bottone, James Laing, Victoria Simmonds, Nicholas Garrett, Eric Greene and Rob Burt.
Full details from the Opera Holland Park website.
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