At the heart of the story is a young man who, growing up in a family steeped in military tradition, breaks with the war and defies the path laid out for him. His stance makes him a problem and a traitor in the eyes of those around him. The production thus explores the conflict between individual conscience and the pressure of a tradition of violence passed down through generations.
Ópera de Tenerife is staging Benjamin Britten's work as a two-act opera in the Sala Sinfónica of the Auditorio de Tenerife. David Greilsammer is the musical director, with Emiliano Suárez directing. The set and costume design is by Carles Berga and Carola Baleztena, and the lighting design by Albert Faura. The production is presented by the Auditorio de Tenerife.
The cast includes Nikolay Borchev as Owen Wingrave, Javier Castañeda as Spencer Coyle, Alexandra Urquiola as Kate Julian, Zayra Ruiz as Miss Wingrave, Ian Bostridge as General Sir Philip Wingrave, Lucía Iglesias as Mrs Coyle, Joan Laínez as Lechmere, Melody Louledjian as Mrs Julian and Timur Bekbosunov as the Narrator. The accompanying ensembles are the Orquesta Sinfónica de Tenerife and the Coro Titular Ópera de Tenerife-Intermezzo.
Once the performance has begun, the auditorium will remain closed. Tickets are available from the organiser for both performances on Friday 16 April 2027 and Saturday 17 April 2027, both at 19:00.