King Leontes jealous rage results in the death of his loyal wife Hermione days after she has given birth. Leontes orders for the baby to be killed, but many years later, truth surfaces as a crocus at the first sign of thaw.

Ryan Wigglesworths first opera is a luminous, persuasive retelling of William Shakespeares The Winters Tale. His natural sense for dramatic narrative brings clarity to this tragedy-turned-romance, its brooding opening act unfolding gradually into a light-hearted scherzo. Written as the culmination of Wigglesworths tenure as Artist in Residence with English National Opera, The Winters Tale is not to be missed.

Publisher

Schott Music

Composer

Ryan Wigglesworth

Format

Study Score

Binding

Score

Pages

354

ISBN

9790220137747

Stock code

ED13991

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