Farinelli and the King

by Claire van Kampen

Overview

Depressed and plagued by insomnia, King Philippe V of Spain lies awake in his chamber. The queen, desperate to find a cure, hears of Farinelli - a castrato with a voice so divine it has the power to captivate all who hear it. Even Philippe is astonished when Farinelli sings, and he begs him to stay. But will Farinelli, one of the greatest celebrities of his time, choose a life of solitude over fame and fortune in the opera houses of Europe? And will his extraordinary talent prove to be a curse rather than a blessing?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780573707902
Publisher:	Concord Theatricals
Publication date:	09/13/2019
Pages:	92
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.19(d)

About the Author

Claire van Kampen is a musical director, director, composer and playwright. In 2015 she was historical music advisor and arranger of Tudor music on the BBC TV series Wolf Hall. Farinelli and the King received six Olivier Award nominations including Best Play.

Editorial Reviews

An enchanting, shimmering fairy tale for grown-ups” —The New York Times

“A pleasure that verges on the sublime” —The Guardian

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