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. Conductor Joel Revzen explains Britten's use of instrumentation.
Cast members talk about the varying ways of interpreting The Turn of the Screw.