Details

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. Running time 3 hours 30 minutes

Cast/Performers

Katarina Karneus (Xerxes), Lawrence Zazzo (Arsamenes - Nov 16 / 19 / 24 / 26 / Dec 1), Robin Blaze (Dec 6 / 15), Lucy Schaufer (Amastris), Sarah-Jane Davies (Romilda), Neal Davies (Ariodates), Sarah Tynan (Atalanta), Graeme Danby (Elviro)

Creatives/Company

Author: Handel
Lyrics: Minato
Corporate Sponsor(s): Sky, Artsworld
Company: English National Opera
Director(s): Nicholas Hytner, Michael Walling (revival director)
Conductor: Noel Davies
Design: David Fielding
Lighting: Paul Pyant
Translation: Nicholas Hytner