Performance

Venue	Buxton Opera House
	Also: Paupers Pit Theatre, Pavilion Arts Centre
Town	Buxton
County	Derbyshire
From	10th July 2011
To	24th July 2011
When	Jul 10, 13, 17, 21, 24 at 19:15
Prices	From £10.00. To £57.00.
Buxton Opera House (V424)
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Saul

Work:: Saul (S01913918258)

This powerful production delves deep into Handel's grand setting of the well-known Biblical tale of the first king of Israel's love and loathing for his eventual successor, David. We watch Saul crumble before our eyes, as dramatically as Shakespeare's King Lear, as he watches David win everyone's heart - including that of his son, Jonathan.

Music	Handel
Lyrics	Charles Jennens

Production:: (T01615455190)

Sung in English. A dramatic oratorio in two acts Paranoia and envy threaten to take over society as Handel’s classic oratorio is skilfully brought up to date when a nation establishes itself as a superpower, with terrifying results... The heady celebrations of World War II victory welcome the returning hero David, but joy quickly fades as Saul’s presidential power gives way to persecution and injustice in this darkly dramatic production. Keeping true to the composer’s original telling of moral and political dilemmas, this production shows how relevant Handel’s work still is, moving away from the tumultuous and politically charged events in Ancient Israel to create a universal story relevant to all. This production is generously supported by Friends of Buxton Festival. Duration: 2hrs 30mins.

Producer	Buxton Festival
Company	Orchestra of the Sixteen
Company	Festival Chorus
Director	Olivia Fuchs
Conductor	Harry Christophers
Design	Yannis Thavoris
Choreographer	Clare Whistler
Lighting	John Bishop
Performer	Jonathan Best (Saul)
Performer	Robert Murray (Jonathan)
Performer	Elizabeth Atherton (Merab)
Performer	Anne Marie Gibbons
Performer	Andrew Slater (Ghost of Samuel)
Performer	Andrew Mackenzie-Wicks (Witch of Endor)
Performer	Ruby Hughes (Michal)
Performer	Anne Marie Gibbons (David)

Listing:: L0312973459

Buxton Festival

Production details

Sung in English. A dramatic oratorio in two acts Paranoia and envy threaten to take over society as Handel’s classic oratorio is skilfully brought up to date when a nation establishes itself as a superpower, with terrifying results... The heady celebrations of World War II victory welcome the returning hero David, but joy quickly fades as Saul’s presidential power gives way to persecution and injustice in this darkly dramatic production. Keeping true to the composer’s original telling of moral and political dilemmas, this production shows how relevant Handel’s work still is, moving away from the tumultuous and politically charged events in Ancient Israel to create a universal story relevant to all. This production is generously supported by Friends of Buxton Festival. Duration: 2hrs 30mins. Buxton Festival

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