Name: Theodora
Start: 2022-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-10-23T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Herbst Theater

Organization

Conductor

Richard Egarr

Soprano

Julie Roset

Theodora

Mezzo-soprano

Helen Charlston

Irene

Countertenor

Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen

Dydimus

Tenor

Thomas Cooley

Septimus

Bass-baritone

Dashon Burton

Valens

Chorus master

Valérie Sainte-Agathe Tiphaine

Others

Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale

Berkeley

United States

Palo Alto

San Francisco

Herbst Theater

Theodora Händel

Public

Approved

In the 1700s Handel took London by storm, penning hit after hit for what we might now consider to be the West End Stage. Theodorahad all the hallmarks of being the next such hit, but circumstance was to intervene—rather improbably in the form of an earthquake which drove much of Handel’s audience from the city. This masterpiece therefore took a little longer to develop—an oratorio that has a different feel than many of his other works—more contemplative, personal and reflective, and with music of great serenity and beauty. It was rumored to be one of the composer’s favorite works, and on hearing its spellbinding arias—brought to life here by countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, tenor Thomas Cooley, bass-baritone Dashon Burton, and soprano Julie Roset in the title role—we are very sure you’ll leave thinking the sam

English

Theodora by Händel, Joi 20 Oct. 2022, De la (2022/2022), Dirijor Richard Egarr, Herbst Theater, San Francisco, United States

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