Organization

Zanger

Soprano

Julia Bullock

Theodora

Countertenor

Jakub Józef Orliński

Didymus

Tenor

Ed Lyon

Septimius

Bass-baritone

Gyula Orendt

Valens

Mezzo-soprano

Joyce DiDonato

Irène

Thando Mjandana

Messenger

Regisseur

Katie Mitchell

Dirigent

Harry Bicket

Licht ontwerper

James Farncombe

Kostuum ontwerper

Sussie Juhlin-Wallén

Set designer

Chloe Lamford

Choreograaf

Shelley Maxwell

Teatro Real de Madrid

Royal Opera House

Orchestra

Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

Engels

Londen

Verenigd Koninkrijk

Main Stage

Theodora Händel

Public

Approved

Julia Bullock, Joyce DiDonato and Jakub Józef Orliński star in Katie Mitchell’s thrilling new production of Handel’s Theodora. In an alternative modern-day reality, Theodora, a religious fundamentalist, plots for the resistance against the Roman occupation. But when her secret plan to destroy the Roman embassy is discovered, she learns the true brutality of her oppressors.

Not heard in Covent Garden since its 1750 premiere, and sung in the original English libretto by Thomas Morell, Theodora is a tour de force for soloists and chorus alike, with ensembles, duets and arias of profound depth and beauty. This new interpretation, conducted by Baroque specialist Harry Bicket, shines a new, feminist light on the story.

English

Voorstellingscredits (Cast & Productieteam )

Cast

Productieteam

Ensemble

Co-producent