JUDITH WEIR. KING HARALD’S SAGA.

King Harald’s Saga tells the story of the Norwegian invasion of England in 1066 led by King Harald, which ended in defeat at the battle of Stamford Bridge, nineteen days before the successful Norman invasion at the Battle of Hastings.

This staged-premiere of Judith Weir’s one-woman opera, performed by Harriet Burns, features 8 different characters, as well as the part of the Norwegian army, in a site-specific staging in the gardens at Waterperry Opera Festival.

Composed by Judith Weir. Based on the 13th Century Icelandic Saga Heimskringla by Snorri Sturluson (1179-1241).

Director: Eleanor Burke
Soprano: Harriet Burns
Set/Costume Design: Emeline Beroud 
Photography: Sisi Burn