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The English Concert
Handel's Semele
April 16, 2019
Zellerbach Theatre
PLA Presents
"One of the period-instrument world's most successful ensembles" (
The New York Times), The English Concert performs in Philadelphia for the first time following sold-out appearances at Carnegie Hall. Conducted by Harry Bicket, enjoy the sparkling Handel oratorio
Semele, a tale of a princess' love affair with a god told in a stream of easy-flowing melodies and dazzling coloratura. With show-stopping arias including "Endless pleasure, endless love" and "Where'er you walk," The English Concert's stunning and critically lauded operas-in-concert promise a very special evening.
Harry Bicket Director/harpsichord
Brenda Rae Semele
Elizabeth DeShong Juno/Ino
Benjamin Hulett Jupiter
Soloman Howard Cadmus/Somnus
Ailish Tynan Iris
Christopher Lowrey Athamas
Brian Giebler Apollo
Joseph Beutel Priest
Clarion Choir
Steven Fox Clarion Choir artistic director
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Media support for this performance provided by WRTI.
Photo credit:
1: Courtesy The English Concert
2, 3: Robert Workmann
