Written on Skin is the second collaboration between George Benjamin and Martin Crimp. Their previous One Act Opera 'Into The Little Hill' has been received with universal acclaim. Written on Skin was jointly commissioned by The Festival d'Aix-en-Provence and the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and this recording was taken from the premiere in July 2012 at Aix-en-Provence conducted by the composer.

George Benjamin’s status as one of the UK’s leading composers has created unprecedented demand for the new opera.

Cast:
- The Protector: Christopher Purves (baritone)
- Agnes, his wife Barbara Hannigan (soprano)
- Angel 1 / The Boy: Bejun Mehta (countertenor)
- Angel 2 / Marie: Rebecca Jo Loeb (mezzo-soprano)
- Angel 3 / John: Allan Clayton (tenor)

“George Benjamin has written nothing better…and that’s saying something.” - Richard Morrison, The Times

“The first opera masterpiece of the 21st Century.” - Serge Martin, Le Soir