The Santa Fe Opera has unveiled its production of Benjamin Britten‘s “The Turn of the Screw,” based on Henry James‘s novella. The opera features a cast including Brenton Ryan, Wendy Bryn Harmer, Annie Blitz, everett Baumgarten, Jennifer Johnson Cano, and Jacquelyn Stucker.
The production, captured in a series of photographs, showcases the principal performers and key moments from the opera. The images highlight the staging and the artists bringing the psychological thriller to life. “The Turn of the Screw” is known for its atmospheric tension and exploration of ambiguity, themes that are frequently enough central to operatic interpretations of James’s work.
Benjamin Britten composed “The Turn of the Screw” in 1954, with a libretto by Myfanwy Piper. The opera is set in a remote contry estate and centers on a governess who believes the children in her care are being haunted by the ghosts of former employees. The opera’s enduring appeal lies in its psychological depth and its ability to provoke questions about perception, reality, and the supernatural.
The Santa Fe Opera’s engagement with “The Turn of the Screw” adds to the opera’s rich performance history. The company is known for its commitment to presenting a diverse repertoire, including notable 20th and 21st-century works.
