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Jephtha
Piers Burton-Page presents
Katie Mitchell 's new production for Welsh National Opera of Handel's Jephtha.
Based on the Old Testament storyfrom the Book of Judges, it is a heady mix of religion, politics and war. Jephtha rashly strikes a bargain with Jehovah to sacrifice the first living thing he sees if he returns home victorious afterthe battle against the Ammonites, with disastrous consequences for his own family.
Welsh National Opera Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Paul McCreesh

Contributors

Unknown:
Katie Mitchell
Conductor:
Paul McCreesh
Jephtha:
Mark Padmore(tenor)
Zebul:
Christopher Purvesbaritone)
Storge:
Susan Bickley(mezzo)
Iphis:
Sarah Tynan(soprano)
Hamor:
Daniel Taylor(countertenor)
Angel:
Charlotte Ellett(soprano)
Source: Radio Times

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