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The opera has been written for four parts and 13 instrumentalists. The roles are Violet

(soprano), Felix (baritone), Laura (mezzo-soprano) and the Clockkeeper (tenor). The
work lasts approximately 85 minutes. It is directed by director, writer and theatre-
maker Jude Christian, while the London Sinfonietta comes under the baton of conductor
Andrew Gourlay. The designer is Rosie Elnile, with costumes by Cécile Trémolières.

In response to the cancellation of the original premiere and tour of Violet, MTW said in a
statement: “We have not stopped working on the production. The director, designer and
lighting designer for Violet continue to meet remotely to co-ordinate the development of
the designs for the production. We are inspired by the extraordinary level of creativity
the team is showing during this period of great uncertainty and it makes us determined
to present Violet just as soon as it becomes possible.”

Next year’s Aldeburgh Festival will take place in the Suffolk town of Aldeburgh between
3 and 26 June. It comprises a wide range of events, including world premieres, artist
residencies, productions of well-known operas and concert performances. Full details of
the festival are yet to be announced.

Tickets for the Hackney Empire show on 23 June 2022 are on sale now and cost from
£10. The show starts at 7.30pm. This performance features British soprano Elizabeth
Atherton as Violet and British mezzo Frances Gregory as Laura; the role of Felix is yet to

be cast.

The 2022 Buxton International Festival, a summer celebration of the very best in opera,
music and literature in the Derbyshire spa town of Buxton in the heart of the Peak
District, runs from 7-24 July. All events are yet to be confirmed.