Performance

Venue	London Coliseum
Town	West End
County	Greater London
From	7th November 2002
To	30th November 2002
When	Nov 7, 14, 16, 19, 22, 27 at 19:00, Nov 9, 30 at 18:00
Prices	From £3.00. To £68.00.
London Coliseum (V376)
Current/Future Listings
Listings Archive

Xerxes

Work:: Xerxes (S2127)

With glittering vocal showpieces and moving arias, Handel's slant on the perils of romantic love juxtaposes the heroic and the comic, the serious and the playful. A Persian Ruler's infatuation is triggered by the singing of his general's daughter. So instead of concentrating on his planned campaign against the Greeks, Xerxes prefers to focus on the sexual conquest of his brother's beloved - with unexpected results.

Author	Handel
Lyrics	Minato

Production:: (T0601474296)

Original production supported by English National Opera Trust. Running time 3 hrs 40 mins

Company	English National Opera
Conductor	Harry Bicket
Director	Michael Walling (original director)
Director	Michael Walling (revival director)
Design	David Fielding
Lighting	Paul Pyant
Translation	Nicholas Hytner
Performer	Sarah Connolly (Xerxes)
Performer	Robin Blaze (Arsamenes)
Performer	Anna Burford (Amastris)
Performer	Rebecca Evans (Romilda)
Performer	Mark Richardson (Ariodates)
Performer	Mary Nelson (Atalanta)
Performer	Iain Paterson (Elviro)

Listing:: L463174275

Production details

Original production supported by English National Opera Trust. Running time 3 hrs 40 mins

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Special Performances

19 Nov 02 Sign Interpreted

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