1984

Inspired by one of the twentieth century's greatest novels, composer Lorin Maazel evokes Orwell's totalitarian nightmare, where "Big Brother" is always watching, and those guilty of "thoughtcrime" are condemned to face their worst fears in the infamous "Room 101". Filmed during world premiere performances of Robert Lepage's spectacular and psychologically gripping Royal Opera production and conducted by the composer, an international cast brings George Orwell's dark vision to shattering operatic life.

Cast

Simon Keenlyside Winston Smith Nancy Gustafson Julia Richard Margison O'Brien Diana Damrau Gym Instructress / Drunken Woman

Graeme Danby Charrington

Mary Lloyd-Davis Prole Woman

Johnnie Fiori Café Singer Jeremy Irons Television Voice Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

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