The best of Britten to the fore in a classy production; Curlew River (Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh) Verdict: A watery wonder. From: The Daily Mail (London, England) | Date: August 19, 2005 | COPYRIGHT 2005 Solo Syndication Limited. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

BENJAMIN BRITTEN'S 'church parable', which was inspired by Japanese Noh Theatre, is pretty much a classy piece of music.

Often performed under a spire, its theatrical elements have been heightened for this Edinburgh International Festival production at the Royal Lyceum, directed by French-born Olivier Py.

On the whole, Mr Py has done a good job, bringing high emotion and controlled stageness to a deeply religious work. Sung and performed entirely by a cast of men and a sole boy, it is the tale of a madwoman's demented search for her lost son. Ultimately, all are looking ...

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