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Marvellous reviews for French debut of 4.48 Psychosis
The French premiere of 4.48 Psychosis took place 18-22 September 2019 at the Opéra National du Rhin in Strasbourg, in collaboration with the Musica Festival. The Royal Opera production was…
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“Spellbinding” — reviews for Denis & Katya
We sent Denis & Katya out into the world on 18th September at the premiere at Suzanne Roberts Theater in Philadelphia with Opera Philadephia. Scored for just two singers, four…
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Press photo by Dominic Mercier
Here is a press photo of Philip Venables, copyright Dominic Mercier, taken in Philadelphia in May 2019. It can be used for promotional use with the appropriate credit. Click on…
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Denis & Katya wins Fedora Prize for Opera
Denis & Katya, my second opera, has been awarded the prestigious Fedora Generali Prize for Opera this year. The prize was awarded at the Teatro la Fenice in Venice at…
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More dates for 4.48 Psychose in Dresden
Semperoper in Dresden have announced more dates next season for their production of 4.48 Psychose. The opera had its german premiere run in Semper Zwei in April/May this year,…
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Denis & Katya announced
My new latest music theatre piece, Denis & Katya, has been announced for its premiere production with the lead commissioner Opera Philadelphia. The work has been conceived and written with my long-time…
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Featured composer at PLUG Festival
From 6th—10th May, I will be the featured composer at the PLUG Festival, a contemporary music festival at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow. The PLUG Festival predominantly features…
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Press images of 4.48 Psychosis in New York City by Paula Court
Some production images from the Prototype Festival / Royal Opera production of 4.48 Psychosis, January 2019. Directed by Ted Huffman, Design by Hannah Clark, Video by Pierre Martin, Light by…
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Rave reviews for 4.48 Psychosis in NYC
4.48 Psychosis made its american premiere in New York City a few weeks ago at the Prototype Festival. The exceptional cast, orchestra and crew gave six performances of the Royal…
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Profile by Tim Rutherford-Johnson
This profile by Tim Rutherford-Johnson (pictured above, photo by Anton Lukoszevieze) is adapted from a profile that first appeared in a programme-book for the BBC Proms 2018, for the premiere…
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Residency at Watermill Center, NY
I have been awarded a month-long residency at the Watermill Center in the Hamptons, NY, in January 2019. I will take up the residency with Ted Huffman, and together we…
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American debut of 4.48 Psychosis in NYC
The Royal Opera production of 4.48 Psychosis will make its american debut in New York City on 5th January 2019, headlining the Prototype Festival. Prototype is North America’s largest promoter of…
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Riot Ensemble plays Illusions and Numbers 91–95
The Riot Ensemble is performing two pieces of mine, Illusions and Numbers 91–95, at Kings Place on Monday 17th September as part of the new ‘Luminate’ series. It’s a semi-portrait concerto, with other…
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Successful premiere for ‘Venables plays Bartók’ at the BBC Proms
Venables plays Bartók, my new violin concerto written for Pekka Kuusisto, received a warm response at its premiere at the BBC Proms on Friday 17th August, with the BBC Symphony Orchestra…
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Press images of 4.48 Psychosis / Royal Opera by Stephen Cummiskey
Some production images from the revival of the Royal Opera production of 4.48 Psychosis, May 2018. Directed by Ted Huffman, Design by Hannah Clark, Video by Pierre Martin, Light by…
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Outstanding reviews for the revival of 4.48 Psychosis
The recent performances of the Royal Opera production of 4.48 Psychosis have come to an end. We didn’t expect much press for a revival, of course, but the reviews there…
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‘Venables plays Bartók’ for BBC Proms
The BBC Proms announced their 2018 Festival a few weeks ago, including a new violin concerto that I’m writing for Pekka Kuusisto and the BBC Symphony Orchestra. The piece will…
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Semperoper announces 4.48 Psychose
4.48 Psychose will gets its premiere at Dresden’s Semperoper Zwei next year. This will be a new version of 4.48 Psychosis in German, based on the official translation of Sarah…
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Below The Belt
My debut album, Below the Belt, is now available for pre-ordering via NMC here. The disc will be launched on 16th March 2018. The works on the disc are: The…
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Ricordi press photos by Harald Hoffmann
Here are press photos of Philip Venables, copyright Harald Hoffmann. They were taken in April 2017 for Ricordi Musikverlag to coincide with my signing a contract with them. They can…
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British Composer Award for 4.48 Psychosis
On Wednesday night, I won the British Composer Award for Best Stage Work, for 4.48 Psychosis. The awards, organised by BASCA and supported by the PRS for Music Foundation and…
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London dates announced for revival of 4.48 Psychosis
Dates for revival performances of 4.48 Psychosis have been announced by the Lyric Theatre Hammersmith and the Royal Opera. The production, which premiered in 2016 at the Lyric Theatre, co-produced…
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Laura sings Olkahoma! at Manchester Opera Project
My ongoing collaboration with performer and composer Laura Bowler and director Patrick Eakin Young is being shown as a ‘work in progress’ at Manchester Opera Project on 27th July at…
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Installation on Canal Street in Manchester International Festival
My collaboration with David Hoyle for Manchester International Festival played every hour of every day on Canal Street through the whole of MIF 2017 – a total of 204 plays!…
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Illusions at Hull City of Culture and Royal Festival Hall
Illusions, my collaboration with performance artist David Hoyle, was premiered in its new extended version at Hull 2017 City of Culture on 2nd July as part of the PRS Foundation…
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South Bank Sky Arts Award nomination
4.48 Psychosis has been shortlisted for the South Bank Sky Arts Award for Best Opera 2017. The awards ceremony is on 9th July at the Savoy Hotel in London, and covers…
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RPS Composition Award for 4.48 Psychosis
I’m delighted to announce that I won the Royal Philharmonic Society Prize for Large Scale Composition for 4.48 Psychosis. The award ceremony took place at The Brewery Hotel in London, and was…
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Ricordi signs Philip Venables
I have just signed an exclusive publishing contract with Ricordi London / Universal Music. They will publish some existing works such as 4.48 Psychosis, The Revenge of Miguel Cotto and numbers 76–80: tristan und…
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4.48 Psychosis shortlisted for two RPS Awards
4.48 Psychosis has been shortlisted in two categories for the Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2017. The opera was nominate for the Large-Scale Composition award and the Opera & Music Theatre award. Both shortlists,…
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Music for a Busy City, MIF2017
Manchester International Festival 2017 was launched today, including the Music for a Busy City. This project takes six composers out of the concert hall and into the city of Manchester, making music…
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Olivier Award nomination for 4.48 Psychosis
4.48 Psychosis has been nominated for an Olivier Award, in the category Best New Opera Production. The award ceremony is at the Royal Albert Hall on 9th April, and we…
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Composers’ Fund Award
I’m delighted to announce that I have been awarded a grant from the Composers’ Fund, supported by the PRS for Music Foundation and the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, if you want…
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British Composer Showcase, Porto
I’ll be taking part in the British Composers Showcase at the Casa da Musica in Porto from 20–22 January 2017. The event is organised by the British Council and will…
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Residency at MacDowell Colony, USA
I will be taking up a three-week residency at MacDowell Colony in New Hampshire, USA, in May 2017. I’m delighted to have a place at this prestigious colony, America’s oldest,…
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Aldeburgh Music Residency
We’ve just returned from a wonderful week working in the Britten Studio at Snape Maltings with Aldeburgh Music. I was there as part of the Size Zero Opera team, including…
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The Revenge of Miguel Cotto at MATA Festival, NYC
The Revenge of Miguel Cotto has been selected for inclusion in the 2017 MATA Festival in New York City. The festival will take place in April, and the performance will be the…
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4.48 Psychosis wins UK Theatre Award for Achievement in Opera
I’m delighted to say that we have just won the award for Achievement in Opera at the UK Theatre Awards 2016. The Royal Opera and Guildhall School of Music…
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PRSF Funding for new opera project
I’m delighted to announce that, thanks to the incredible Laura Bowler, the PRS for Music Foundation have awarded us a substantial grant for our new verbatim opera project. Laura is a…
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Introduction to my work and 4.48 Psychosis by John Fallas
Here’s a copy of the introductory essay to my work that John Fallas very beautifully wrote as an introduction to 4.48 Psychosis. It was commissioned by the Royal Opera for the 4.48 Psychosis…
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Stellar reviews for 4.48 Psychosis with the Royal Opera
The critics’ response to the world premiere of 4.48 Psychosis has been incredible. 4.48 Psychosis is my first finished opera, produced by the Royal Opera at the Lyric Theatre Hammersmith in…