Maw: Sophie's Choice
Feb 01, 2010 · 3h 43m
Overview
In 2002, Nicholas Maw's opera Sophie's Choice, based on the novel by William Styron, was given its premiere at the Royal Opera House. The subject had struck Maw when he had first watched the film several years previously, and he immediately felt it would be ‘the most extraordinary basis for an opera’. Commissioned by the Royal Opera House and BBC Radio 3, Maw embarked on an adaptation of Styron's book, which took six years to complete.
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What is Maw: Sophie's Choice about?
In 2002, Nicholas Maw's opera Sophie's Choice, based on the novel by William Styron, was given its premiere at the Royal Opera House. The subject had struck Maw when he had first watched the film several years previously, and he immediately felt it would be ‘the most extraordinary basis for an opera’. Commissioned by the Royal Opera House and BBC Radio 3, Maw embarked on an adaptation of…
When was Maw: Sophie's Choice released?
Maw: Sophie's Choice was released on February 1, 2010.
How long is Maw: Sophie's Choice?
Maw: Sophie's Choice runs 3 hours 43 minutes (223 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Maw: Sophie's Choice?
The cast of Maw: Sophie's Choice includes Angelika Kirchschlager (Sophie), Gordon Gietz (Stingo), Rodney Gilfry (Nathan) and Dale Duesing (Narrator).