Rare performance of The Second Mrs Kong set for 2027

The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra has announced its new season of concerts, to include a rare revival of Harrison Birtwistle’s two‑act opera The Second Mrs Kong on 17 April 2027, conducted by Martyn Brabbins. Set in the surreal “World of Shadows”, the opera, whose libretto was written by Russell Hoban, has rarely been staged since its 1994 premiere. Directed by Victoria … Continue reading "Rare…