The Story
A mysterious, unseen man; a palatial mansion seemingly beset by specters; and two impressionable children under the care of an inexperienced young governess, possibly delusional - these elements form the basis for Henry James's traditional Victorian ghost story. Or is it more than that, delving into deeper psychological issues? MPR's Brandi Parisi offers up this plot synopsis.

Insider's Look
MPR's Jennifer Swanson reflects back on her experience as an understudy in The Turn of the Screw.

The Cast
A list of the players, the crew, and the credits.

The Performance
Walk through this scene-by-scene gallery of photographs and text from the Minnesota Opera's production of The Turn of the Screw.

The Background
Henry James wrote The Turn of the Screw in 1898, but it was not until 1954 that Benjamin Britten adapted the novel to operatic form. MPR music host Brandi Parisi sheds some light on the many possible interpretations of James's ghost story and how it has been perceived over the years.

Recordings
View a list of CDs and videos of The Turn of the Screw.

Interviews
MPR's Brandi Parisi interviews the opera's participants.
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Small-cast roundtable: Cast members discuss their feelings on working with so few people.

Musical alliterations: Conductor Joel Revzen explains Britten's use of instrumentation.

The amorphous opera: Cast members talk about the varying ways of interpreting The Turn of the Screw.

A talk with Dale Johnson,artistic director of the Minnesota Opera