Handel's Jephtha
From the Royal Opera House: Handel's late masterpiece Jephtha, starring Allan Clayton in the title role, with Alice Coote and Jennifer France and conducted by Laurence Cummings.
From the Royal Opera House in London: Handel's late masterpiece, starring Allan Clayton in the title role, with Alice Coote and Jennifer France and conducted by Laurence Cummings.
Jephtha is called back from exile to lead the Israelites in battle against the Ammonites. His unshakeable faith in God carries him to victory - but at the cost of a terrible vow with tragic consequences for his family and the community.
Presented by Martin Handley, in conversation with Lucy Winkett.
Jephtha ..... Allan Clayton (tenor)
Iphis, his daughter ..... Jennifer France (soprano)
Storgè, his wife ..... Alice Coote (mezzo-soprano)
Hamor, Iphis's lover ..... Cameron Shahbazi (countertenor)
Zebul, Jephtha's brother ..... Brindley Sherratt (bass)
Angel ..... Kaelan O'Sullivan (treble)
Royal Opera Chorus
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Conductor Laurence Cummings
Read the full synopsis on the Royal Opera House website: https://bit.ly/3RNHQTk
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