Saul
Archive Listings for Saul
T01615455190 (BUXTON11)Sung in English. A dramatic oratorio in two acts Paranoia and envy threaten to take over society as Handel’s classic oratorio is skilfully brought up to date when a nation establishes itself as a superpower, with terrifying results... The heady celebrations of World War II victory welcome the returning hero David, but joy quickly fades as Saul’s presidential power gives way to persecution and injustice in this darkly dramatic production. Keeping true to the composer’s original telling of moral and political dilemmas, this production shows how relevant Handel’s work still is, moving away from the tumultuous and politically charged events in Ancient Israel to create a universal story relevant to all. This production is generously supported by Friends of Buxton Festival. Duration: 2hrs 30mins.Producer Buxton Festival. Company Orchestra of the Sixteen. Company Festival Chorus. Director Olivia Fuchs. Conductor Harry Christophers. Design Yannis Thavoris. Choreographer Clare Whistler. Lighting John Bishop. Performer Jonathan Best (Saul). Performer Robert Murray (Jonathan). Performer Elizabeth Atherton (Merab). Performer Anne Marie Gibbons. Performer Andrew Slater (Ghost of Samuel). Performer Andrew Mackenzie-Wicks (Witch of Endor). Performer Ruby Hughes (Michal). Performer Anne Marie Gibbons (David). | |
| 10 Jul 11 to 24 Jul 11 | The Opera House, Buxton :: V424 listing details L0312973459 |
T01766214601 (OPNORTH05)New Production. Semi-staged. The production is sung in EnglishCompany Opera North. Conductor Paul McCreesh. Director John Fulljames. Lighting Bruno Poet. | |
| 23 Nov 05 to 25 Nov 05 | Town Hall, Leeds :: V0838583178 listing details L541648161 |
