The Turn of the Screw is one of Benjamin Britten’s tautest, most gripping operas. And, unlike much of the repertoire that the local, small-budget companies take on, this chamber opera is conceived on a scale that emphasizes the virtues of West Edge Opera, which presents the piece beginning July 20. This is certainly a score with an edge, and the cast that the company has assembled – Laura Bohn as the Governess, Merola alum Daniel Curran as Peter Quint, Buffy Baggott as Miss Jessel – looks first-rate on paper. If you’re looking for a local performance to celebrate Britten’s centenary, this could be it.
Michael Zwiebach is the senior editor/content manager for SFCV. He assigns all articles and content, manages the writing staff, and does editing. A member of SFCV from the beginning, Michael holds a Ph.D. in music history from the University of California, Berkeley.