Marilyn Forever
Aventa presents renowned British composer Gavin Bryars’ opera Marilyn Forever. Commissioned by Aventa, the opera is based on aspects of the life of actress Marilyn Monroe, with libretto from British Columbia author and poet, Marilyn Bowering. The premiere takes place on September 13, at the MacPherson Playhouse Theatre, Victoria, BC.
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Aventa CD ReleaseRecorded at the Banff Centre, Aventa’s release of The Sinking of the Titanic welcomes...
Bryars’ “Marilyn Forever” premieresMarilyn Forever examines Marilyn Monroe's intellectual and emotional relationship...
On December 4, 2012, the deck of the enormous indoor pool at Vancouver Aquatic Centre was transformed into a stage for a performance of British composer Gavin Bryars’ 1969 masterpiece The Sinking of the Titanic. Bryars drew his inspiration from reports that the Titanic’s orchestra remained on deck, playing their instruments, as the liner sank into the sea. For more videos of Canadian and international repertoire visit: Aventa on Vimeo
