Monteverdi Choir
English Baroque Soloists
conductor Christophe Rousset
Theodora Marie Lys
Irene Alice Coote
Didymus Iestyn Davies
Septimius Guy Cutting
Valens John Chest
Messenger Jonathan Hanley
Handel Theodora
dramatic oratorio in three acts
Composed in 1749, Handel’s penultimate oratorio, Theodora, stands out in the composer’s catalogue for its introspective character and multifaceted characterisation. Telling the story of the eponymous Christian martyr, the work moves away from the triumphant tones of the biblical oratorios in favour of arias and choruses of profound emotional intensity. The performance is entrusted to the Monteverdi Choir and the English Baroque Soloists conducted by Christophe Rousset, who, together with a first-rate vocal cast, will bring out all the nuances of this late Handelian masterpiece.
Händel: Theodora
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