Prom 74: Handel's Theodora

7 Sep 2018, Royal Albert Hall

19:00 Fri 7 Sep 2018 Next Event

Proms 2018 Prom 74: Handel's Theodora

19:00 Fri 7 Sep 2018 Royal Albert Hall

Handel鈥檚 oratorio Theodora is one of the most powerfully dramatic works the composer ever produced. An all-star cast is led by Louise Alder and Iestyn Davies as tragic lovers Theodora and Didymus. Jonathan Cohen directs his period ensemble Arcangelo.

Programme

- - George Frideric Handel
  - Theodora(147 mins)

Performers

Louise Alder
Theodora
Theodora
Iestyn Davies
Didymus
Didymus
Benjamin Hulett
Septimius
Septimius
Ann Hallenberg
Irene
Irene
Tareq Nazmi
Valens
Valens
Arcangelo
Jonathan Cohen
conductor
conductor

Composers

George Frideric Handel

About This Event

In a battle between love and faith, which will triumph? Following the success of last year鈥檚 Israel in Egypt, the Proms continues its journey through Handel鈥檚 oratorios with the composer鈥檚 own favourite and one of the most powerfully dramatic works he ever produced.

An all-star cast is led by Louise Alder and Iestyn Davies as tragic lovers Theodora and Didymus. Jonathan Cohen directs his period ensemble Arcangelo.

There will be one interval

Image: Louise Alder 漏 Gerard Collett