1984

Inspired by one of the twentieth centurys greatest novels composer Lorin Maazel evokes Orwells 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 Lepages spectacular and psychologically gripping Royal Opera production and conducted by the composer an international cast brings George Orwells dark vision to shattering operatic life