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Lessons In Love and Violence is a landmark contemporary opera by composer George Benjamin and librettist Martin Crimp. First premiered at the Royal Opera House in London, the work has since been staged internationally by major opera houses and festivals, earning recognition for its precise orchestration and stark, dramatic storytelling. The piece runs about 90 minutes in two unbroken parts, offering a compact, intensely theatrical experience that showcases Benjamin's refined musical voice and Crimp's incisive libretto.

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As audiences look ahead, the work continues to resonate with new audiences through curated concerts and select productions, including 2025 collaborations with major conductors and orchestras. This page is your guide to the performer, the music, and how to secure seats for future engagements.

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Biographically, Lessons In Love and Violence sits at the nexus of Benjamin’s acclaimed catalog, which includes works like Into the Little Hill and Written on Skin. Information about new performances typically appears through official channels such as ROH, LSO, Nimbus, Faber Music, and partner opera houses. For fans and newcomers alike, this page provides a reliable resource for upcoming dates, venue details, and context about the work’s significance in contemporary opera. Secure your seats with us for a direct, no-fuss ticket experience.

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  • Official references and social channels: ROH, LSO, Nimbus, and Faber Music (publisher) sites often host updates and media related to Lessons In Love and Violence.
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  • Upcoming engagements include performances with major orchestras conducted by renowned conductors at venues such as Barbican and Philharmonie de Paris.
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  • For the latest repertoire and touring information, follow the official publisher and partner houses listed on this page.
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The essentials

Quick Facts About Lessons In Love and Violence

  • Composer: George Benjamin; Librettist: Martin Crimp.
  • Premiere: Royal Opera House, London, May 10, 2018; co-produced by Dutch National Opera, Hamburg State Opera, Opéra National de Lyon, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Gran Teatre del Liceu, and Teatro Real Madrid.
  • Genre/style: contemporary opera, ~90 minutes, two unbroken parts; known for precise orchestration and stark dramatic storytelling.
  • 2025 tour/show run: London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Simon Rattle, will perform Interludes and Aria from Lessons in Love and Violence in January 2025 at the Barbican (London) and later at the Philharmonie de Paris.
  • 2022 US premiere (concert version): Tanglewood Music Festival (Ozawa Hall), conducted by George Benjamin.
  • Major awards/achievements: Golden Lion Award (Venice Biennale) 2019; Ernst von Siemens Music Prize 2023; Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Works Collection (with others) 2022.

The records

Lessons In Love and Violence Discography

  • Lessons in Love and Violence
    2019 · Nimbus
  • Dream of the Song
    2017 · Nimbus
  • Into the Little Hill
    2017 · Nimbus
  • Written on Skin
    2013 · Nimbus
  • Written on Skin
    2014 · Opus Arte
  • Meditation on Haydn's Name
    2004 · Nimbus
  • A Mind of Winter
    1987 · Nimbus
  • Ringed by the Flat Horizon
    1987 · Nimbus
  • Palimpsests
    2004 · Nimbus
  • Palimpsests
    2016 · NEOS
  • Flight
    1995 · Lorelt
  • Flight
    2017 · Nimbus
  • Olicantus
    2004 · Nimbus
  • Olicantus
    2005 · Warner Classics
  • Octet
    1997 · Nimbus
  • Sudden Time
    1997 · Nimbus
  • Three Inventions for Chamber Orchestra
    1997 · Nimbus
  • Three Miniatures for Solo Violin
    2015 · Signum Classics
  • Piano Figures
    2012 · Nimbus
  • Piano Sonata
    1991 · Nimbus

Biographically, Lessons In Love and Violence sits at the nexus of Benjamin’s acclaimed catalog, which includes works like Into the Little Hill and Written on Skin. Information about new performances typically appears through official channels such as ROH, LSO, Nimbus, Faber Music, and partner opera houses. For fans and newcomers alike, this page provides a reliable resource for upcoming dates, venue details, and context about the work’s significance in contemporary opera. Secure your seats with us for a direct, no-fuss ticket experience.

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  • Official references and social channels: ROH, LSO, Nimbus, and Faber Music (publisher) sites often host updates and media related to Lessons In Love and Violence.
  • \n
  • Upcoming engagements include performances with major orchestras conducted by renowned conductors at venues such as Barbican and Philharmonie de Paris.
  • \n
  • For the latest repertoire and touring information, follow the official publisher and partner houses listed on this page.
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