Details

Irreverent slice of classical mythology - sensual and satirical, hilarious and heart-warming. The god Jupiter is captivated by Semele's intoxicating beauty in a dramatic love story of the divine and the mortal. It cannot last, and Semele suffers the consequences.

Cast/Performers

Christophe Rousset, Danielle de Niese (soprano), Vivica Genaux (mezzo soprano), Richard Croft (tenor), Peter Rose (bass), Jael Azzaretti (soprano), Stephen Wallace (counter tenor)

Creatives/Company

Music: Handel
Lyrics: Congreve
Book by: Ovid
Company: Les Talens Lyriques

Semele

Semele (Opera or Operetta) production archive for QTIX code T1361936486. Details of all Semele archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S2083

Archive Listings

8 Jul 10

Barbican Centre
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

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