Coraline is an opera in two acts by English composer Mark-Anthony Turnage, with a libretto by Rory Mullarkey. It is based on the 2002 dark fantasy children's novella by Neil Gaiman.
The opera had its world premiere at the Barbican Centre in London from 27 March to 7 April 2018, presented by the Barbican and produced by the Royal Opera House in a co-production with Folkoperan, Opéra de Lille, Theater Freiburg and Victorian Opera. The premiere was directed by Aletta Collins and conducted by Sian Edwards.
Roles RoleVoice typePrimere CastCoralineSopranoMary BevanMother / Other MotherMezzo-sopranoKitty WhatelyFather / Other FatherBaritoneAlexander Robin BakerMr. Bobo / Other Mr. BoboTenorHarry NicollMiss Spink / Other Miss SpinkSopranoGillian KeithMiss Forcible / Other Miss ForcibleMezzo-sopranoFrances McCaffertyGhost Child 1Mezzo-sopranoGillian KeithGhost Child 2TenorHarry NicollGhost Child 3BaritoneDominic Sedgwick
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