The Perfect American at English National Opera

Philip Glass's Walt Disney opera receives its London premiere in June

Based on Peter Stephan Jungk’s novel and composed by Philip Glass, The Perfect American imagines the final months of the life of Walt Disney. Glass's 24th opera was commissioned by English National Opera and Teatro Real Madrid to mark the composer's 75th birthday. Performances took place in Madrid at the beginning of this year and the production is staged at ENO in London throughout June.

Phelim McDermott directs following his production of Satyagraha for ENO and the Metropolitan Opera, New York, while Gareth Jones conducts. British baritone Christopher Purves is Walt Disney, and soprano Janis Kelly creates the role of Disney’s studio nurse and confidante.

For full performance details visit the ENO website.

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