The Shackled King
for bass, mezzo soprano and four instruments (2019-20) - 51' mins. Premiere performance: 23 July 2021, Buxton Opera House, Buxton International Festival John Casken was awarded the inaugural RMA 2020 Michael Tippett Medal in January 2022 for The Shackled King.
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Text taken from Shakespeare’s King Lear, adapted by John Tomlinson and John Casken
King Lear Bass
Cordelia Mezzo-soprano (who also sings Goneril, Regan and the Fool)
Commissioned for Counterpoise by Deborah Calland and Barry Millington
Counterpoise with Sir John Tomlinson and Rozanna Madylus
Material is with the composer - please contact Liz Webb Management, Promo video