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In The Penal Colony is a dynamic performer project inspired by the innovative work of composer Philip Glass. This one-act chamber work translates Kafka’s In der Strafkolonie into a powerful theatrical experience, featuring a string quintet, two vocal soloists (tenor and bass-baritone), and two spoken roles. Premiered in Seattle in 2000 and developed through collaborations with major opera and theatre entities, the piece has left a lasting imprint on contemporary opera and chamber theatre. Below you’ll find a detailed biography, discography highlights, and upcoming tour information to help you secure your seats with confidence.

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Key moments in In The Penal Colony’s history include the 2000 premiere at A Contemporary Theatre (ACT) in Seattle, the 2010 UK premiere at the Linbury Theatre, Royal Opera House as part of Music Theatre Wales activities, and the 2011 world premiere recording released by Orange Mountain Music. Notable later productions include the 2018 Days and Nights Festival collaboration with Opera Parallège in Golden Bough/Carmel and the 2024 Munich presentation by Opera Incognita. For fans and newcomers, we’ve gathered essential details, performer background, and where to keep up with official updates and social channels.
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The essentials

Quick Facts About In The Penal Colony

  • Composer: Philip Glass; chamber opera in one act (~80 minutes) based on Kafka's In der Strafkolonie; libretto by Rudolph Wurlitzer.
  • Premiere: August 31, 2000, A Contemporary Theatre (ACT), Seattle; commissioned by ACT.
  • Instrumentation: string quintet plus two vocal soloists (tenor and bass-baritone) and two spoken roles.
  • UK premiere: September 2010 at Linbury Theatre, Royal Opera House, London, as part of Music Theatre Wales activities.
  • Recording: 2011 world premiere recording by Music Theatre Wales, released on Orange Mountain Music (OMM0078).
  • Notable later productions: 2018 Days and Nights Festival collaboration with Opera Parallèle (Golden Bough/Carmel), and a 2024 Munich production by Opera Incognita (per Operabase).

The records

In The Penal Colony Discography

  • In The Penal Colony (Recording)
    2011 · Orange Mountain Music (OMM0078)

Key moments in In The Penal Colony’s history include the 2000 premiere at A Contemporary Theatre (ACT) in Seattle, the 2010 UK premiere at the Linbury Theatre, Royal Opera House as part of Music Theatre Wales activities, and the 2011 world premiere recording released by Orange Mountain Music. Notable later productions include the 2018 Days and Nights Festival collaboration with Opera Parallège in Golden Bough/Carmel and the 2024 Munich presentation by Opera Incognita. For fans and newcomers, we’ve gathered essential details, performer background, and where to keep up with official updates and social channels.
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