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2026
Gloriana (2018)
Plot
Set against the backdrop of Madrid's iconic Teatro Real in 2018, Ivor Bolton takes the helm to conduct Benjamin Britten's opera inspired by Lytton Strachey's 1928 work, *Elizabeth and Essex: A Tragic History*. The narrative explores the tumultuous relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and the Earl of Essex, her once-beloved favorite who meets a tragic end due to treason. Through their confrontations, Elizabeth is portrayed as a complex figure, revealing her flaws, vanity, and ultimately, her humanity, making her both relatable and poignant.
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