Details

Irreverent slice of classical mythology - sensual and satirical, hilarious and heart-warming. The god Jupiter is captivated by Semele's intoxicating beauty in a dramatic love story of the divine and the mortal. It cannot last, and Semele suffers the consequences.

Creatives/Company

Music: Handel
Lyrics: Congreve
Book by: Ovid

Archive listings for Semele

Work type: Opera or Operetta. There are performances of this work in the listings (current and future) database, see Semele

T1315298522

Company Garsington Opera. Conductor Jonathan Cohen. Director Annilese Miskimmon. Design Nicky Shaw. Lighting Mark Jonathan. Performer Heidi Stober. Performer Robert Murray. Performer Christine Rice. Performer David Soar. Performer Christopher Ainslie. Company Garsington Opera Orchestra and Chorus.
1 Jun 17 to 4 Jul 17Garsington Opera, High Wycombe :: V798
listing details L01522743075

T26295642

Company Mid Wales Opera. Presented byThe Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (in association with the Academy of Ancient Music). Musical Director Nicholas Cleobury. Director Martin Constantine.
18 Feb 17Hafren (formerly Theatre Hafren), Newtown :: V852
listing details L868121437
8 Feb 17 to 11 Feb 17Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (WCMD)/Raymond Edwards Building/Anthony Hopkins Centre, Cardiff :: V01146970443
listing details L0156407593

T1361936486

Company Les Talens Lyriques. Performer Christophe Rousset. Performer Danielle de Niese (soprano). Performer Vivica Genaux (mezzo soprano). Performer Richard Croft (tenor). Performer Peter Rose (bass). Performer Jael Azzaretti (soprano). Performer Stephen Wallace (counter tenor).
8 Jul 10Barbican Centre, West End :: V371
listing details L01028858343

T0634018454

Producer Royal Academy of Music. Conductor Charles Mackerras (Sir). Conductor Laurence Cummings (Nov 20). Director Anna Sweeny.
16 Nov 09 to 23 Nov 09The Royal Academy of Music, Inner London :: V1625082196
listing details L0977068627

T01123639453

Company Scottish Opera. Director Yannis Kokkos. Design Yannis Kokkos. Lighting Guiseppe di Lorio. Conductor Christian Curmyn. Performer Michael George. Performer Amon Zlotnik. Performer Lisa Milne. Performer Susan Bickley. Performer Kate Royal. Performer Jeremy Ovenden.
22 Feb 05 to 4 Mar 05Theatre Royal, Glasgow :: V623
listing details L0957756374

T0448160837

Sky and Artsworld Season. Running time approximately 3hrs 15minsCompany 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).
18 Nov 04 to 18 Dec 04London Coliseum, West End :: V376
listing details L01574130474

T465788015

Sung in English with English surtitles. Running time 3 hours 28 minutes.Company Royal Opera. Director John Copley (1982 production). Conductor Charles Mackerras. Performer Ruth Ann Swenson (Semele). Performer Robin Blaze (Athamas). Performer Stephanie Blythe (Ino / Juno). Performer John Relyea (Cadmus / Somnus). Performer Kurt Streit (Jupiter). Performer Sally Matthews (Iris). Performer Edgaras Montvidas (Apollo).
25 Jun 03 to 11 Jul 03Royal Opera House, West End :: V377
listing details L1815138534

T01291021294

New production.Company English National Opera (ENO). Director Robert Carsen. Conductor Harry Bicket. Design Patrick Kinmouth. Lighting Jean Kalman. Choreographer Philippe Giraudeaux. Performer Rosemary Joshua (Sophie). Performer John Mark Ainsley (Jupiter / Apollo). Performer Sarah Connolly (Ino). Performer Susan Bickley (Juno). Performer Janis Kelly (Iris). Performer Stephen Wallace (Athamas).
19 Apr 99 to 28 May 99London Coliseum, West End :: V376
listing details L01469858512

Other listings

19 Apr 24 to 21 Apr 24Langdon Down Centre, Teddington :: V047633382
listing details L1734229780

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