Details

Jephtha, war leader of the Israelites, has triumphed in battle but will God demand a sacrifice in return - the life of the general's beautiful daughter? Handel's inspiration for his intense oratorio Jephtha may have been the Bible, but the work is an involving human drama not a sermon. Sung in English. Approximate running time 3 hrs 40 mins. Concert Performance - Symphony Hall, Birmingham June 28th.

Cast/Performers

Mark Padmore (Jephtha), Christopher Purves (Zebul), Susan Bickley (Storge), Daniel Taylor (Hamor), Natasha Marsh (Iphis), Charlotte Ellett (Angel)

Creatives/Company

Music: Handel
Lyrics: Thomas Morell
Company: Welsh National Opera
Conductor: Paul McCreesh
Director: Katie Mitchell
Design: Vicki Mortimer
Lighting: Chris Davey
Choreographer: Struan Leslie