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Semele


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SemeleIrreverent slice of classical mythology - sensual and satirical, hilarious and heart-warming. A mortal beauty loved by a god who over-reaches herself and is destroyed.
Music Handel
Lyrics Congreve
Book by Ovid

Production details

Sky and Artsworld Season. Running time approximately 3hrs 15mins

Special Performances

  • 1 Dec 04 Sign Interpreted

News etc

User (27Nov04)
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Company

Company English National Opera
Conductor (tbc) (tbc)
Director Robert Carsen (original director)
Director John La Bouchardiere (revival director)
Design Patrick Kinmonth
Lighting Jean Kalman
Choreographer Philippe Giraudeau
Performer Carolyn Sampson (Semele)
Performer Ian Bostridge (Jupiter)
Performer Stephanie Marshall (Ino)
Performer Kathleen Kuhlmann (Juno)
Performer Robin Blaze (Athamas)
Performer Graeme Danby (Somnus)
Performer Iain Paterson (Cadmus)
Performer Janis Kelly (Iris)
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