Powder Her Face - La Monnaie / De Munt
Sep 22, 2015 · 2h
Director
Mariusz TrelińskiOverview
‘You could have a blow job aria – begins with words, ends with humming.’ Using the story of a public scandal, the librettist Philip Hensher inspired the 23-year-old British composer Thomas Adès to portray the fall of the libertine and notorious socialite beauty the Duchess of Argyll, remembered in history as the Dirty Duchess. Powder Her Face is inspired by a sex scandal in 1963 that shocked the British upper class.
Cast of Powder Her Face - La Monnaie / De Munt
Crew of Powder Her Face - La Monnaie / De Munt
About Powder Her Face - La Monnaie / De Munt
What is Powder Her Face - La Monnaie / De Munt about?
‘You could have a blow job aria – begins with words, ends with humming.’ Using the story of a public scandal, the librettist Philip Hensher inspired the 23-year-old British composer Thomas Adès to portray the fall of the libertine and notorious socialite beauty the Duchess of Argyll, remembered in history as the Dirty Duchess. Powder Her Face is inspired by a sex scandal in 1963 that shocked the…
When was Powder Her Face - La Monnaie / De Munt released?
Powder Her Face - La Monnaie / De Munt was released on September 22, 2015.
How long is Powder Her Face - La Monnaie / De Munt?
Powder Her Face - La Monnaie / De Munt runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
Who directed Powder Her Face - La Monnaie / De Munt?
Powder Her Face - La Monnaie / De Munt was directed by Mariusz Treliński.
Who is in the cast of Powder Her Face - La Monnaie / De Munt?
The cast of Powder Her Face - La Monnaie / De Munt includes Allison Cook (Duchess), Peter Coleman-Wright (Hotel Manager/Duke/Laundryman/Other Guest), Kerstin Avemo (Maid/Confidante/Waitress/Mistress/Society Journalist) and Leonardo Capalbo (Lounge Lizard/Waiter/Priest/Rubbernecker/Delivery/Electrician).