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2 June 2022
Tom Coults first opera, Violet opens
at Aldeburgh Festival
Mike Smith
Composer Tom Coult, 33, is one of the most distinctive and admired composers of his
generation. In 2021, he was made Composer-in-Association with the BBC Philharmonic
Orchestra and he has enjoyed further associations with ensembles such as Britten Sinfonia
and London Sinfonietta.
Violet is Tom’s first opera, which he created with acclaimed writer Alice Birch. Known for her
powerful female-centred writing, her credits include Anatomy of a Suicide (Royal Court) and
story editing for Succession (HBO).
