Heart of Darkness

Joseph Conrad's great novella is brought to life in the world premiere of young British composer Tarik O'Regan's chamber opera (libretto Tom Phillips). Expressing his lyrical style, luminous textures and intense vocal expressiveness, O'Regan explores themes of obsession and brutality in the oppressive atmosphere of the African Congo, as the riverboat captain Marlow searches for a notorious ivory trader. Directed by Edward Dick; the conductor is Oliver Gooch. (Developed in association with the ROH2 Opera Genesis initiative and American Opera Projects.)